konotasyon
konotasyón with stress marks
connotation
Usage Note
Konotasyon is a Spanish loanword (from connotación) describing the implied or secondary meaning of a word beyond its literal definition. It is more common in academic and editorial contexts than in everyday conversation, and is a standard term in Filipino language arts and literature classes.
Examples
" May malalim na konotasyon ang salita. "
Natural Translation
The word has a deep connotation.
Literal Translation
Has deep the connotation the word.
" Ang salitang 'matanda' ay may positibong konotasyon ng karunungan sa ating kultura. "
Natural Translation
The word 'old' has a positive connotation of wisdom in our culture.
Literal Translation
The word 'matanda' has positive connotation of wisdom in-the our culture.
" Bagaman magkasingkahulugan ang dalawang salita, magkaiba ang kanilang konotasyon kaya iba ang dating sa nakikinig. "
Natural Translation
Although the two words are synonyms, their connotations differ, so they land differently on the listener.
Literal Translation
Although same-meaning the two word, different the their connotation so different the impression to-the listener.
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