pabigkas
pabígkas with stress marks
orally; verbally
From root: bigkas
Usage Note
Pabigkas is used when instructions are given or tasks are performed through speech rather than writing. In educational contexts, teachers use 'pabigkas' for oral recitations and pronunciation drills, especially in Filipino language classes.
Examples
" Sagutin mo ito nang pabigkas. "
Natural Translation
Answer this orally.
Literal Translation
Answer you this in orally.
" Ginawa nila ang ulat nang pabigkas. "
Natural Translation
They did the report orally.
Literal Translation
Did they the report in orally.
" Hiniling ng guro na ibahagi namin ang aming mga sagot nang pabigkas upang masanay kami sa tamang pagbigkas. "
Natural Translation
The teacher asked us to share our answers orally so that we could practice correct pronunciation.
Literal Translation
Requested the teacher that share we the our answers in orally so-that get-used we to correct pronunciation.
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