Usage Note
Kuwit is the Tagalog word for a comma, the punctuation mark. It is taught in Filipino language and grammar classes and is used in discussions of writing, editing, and composition. The term is standard in both formal and educational contexts.
Examples
" Kailangan ng kuwit dito. "
Natural Translation
A comma is needed here.
Literal Translation
Needed of comma here.
" Kailangan ng kuwit pagkatapos ng pangungusap na iyon. "
Natural Translation
A comma is needed after that clause.
Literal Translation
Needed the comma after-of the clause that.
" Itinuro ng guro na maglagay ng kuwit sa pagitan ng mga salita sa isang listahan upang maging malinaw ang pangungusap. "
Natural Translation
The teacher taught us to put a comma between words in a list so that the sentence becomes clear.
Literal Translation
Taught the teacher that put of comma at between of plural word in a list so-that become clear the sentence.
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