ortograpiya
ortograpíya with stress marks
orthography; method of spelling
Usage Note
Ortograpiya is from Spanish 'ortografía' and is a formal academic term used in linguistics and language education. Discussions of Filipino ortograpiya are ongoing, particularly around the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino's efforts to standardize the national language's spelling system.
Examples
" Iba ang ortograpiya ng bawat wika. "
Natural Translation
The orthography of each language is different.
Literal Translation
Different the orthography of each language.
" Pinag-aaralan nila ang tamang ortograpiya ng wikang Filipino. "
Natural Translation
They are studying the correct orthography of the Filipino language.
Literal Translation
Studying they the correct orthography of language Filipino.
" Nang baguhin ng komisyon ang ortograpiya ng Filipino, marami ang nahirapang sumunod sa bagong tuntunin ng baybay. "
Natural Translation
When the commission changed the orthography of Filipino, many struggled to follow the new spelling rules.
Literal Translation
When changed by commission the orthography of Filipino, many the struggled to-follow to new rules of spelling.
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