daglat
dáglat with stress marks
abbreviation
Usage Note
Daglat is the standard Tagalog term for an abbreviation or acronym. It is used in formal writing, grammar instruction, and educational contexts. Filipino writers and editors use daglat when discussing shortened forms of words or organizational names.
Examples
" Ano ang daglat ng salitang ito? "
Natural Translation
What is the abbreviation of this word?
Literal Translation
What the abbreviation of-the word this?
" Ang 'UP' ay daglat ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
UP' is an abbreviation for the University of the Philippines.
Literal Translation
The 'UP' is abbreviation of-the University of-the Philippines.
" Kapag gumagamit ka ng daglat sa pormal na sulatin, ipaliwanag muna ito sa unang banggit upang maintindihan ng mambabasa. "
Natural Translation
When you use an abbreviation in formal writing, explain it at first mention so the reader can understand it.
Literal Translation
When using you of abbreviation in formal writing, explain first it at first mention so understood by reader.
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