kataga
katága with stress marks
word
Usage Note
Kataga is a more literary or formal synonym for 'salita' (word). It appears in poetry, grammar textbooks, and linguistic discussion. In everyday conversation, 'salita' is far more common, but kataga lends a classical or elevated tone to a text.
Examples
" Magandang kataga ang ginamit niya. "
Natural Translation
He used a beautiful word.
Literal Translation
Beautiful word the used he.
" Hindi makita ng bata ang tamang kataga para ilarawan ang kanyang nararamdaman. "
Natural Translation
The child could not find the right word to describe what he/she was feeling.
Literal Translation
Not find the child the right word to describe the his/her feeling.
" Sa kanyang tula, maingat na pinili ng makata ang bawat kataga upang maipahayag ang lalim ng kanyang damdamin. "
Natural Translation
In his poem, the poet carefully chose each word to express the depth of his emotions.
Literal Translation
In his poem, carefully chose of the poet the each word to express the depth of his emotion.
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