talasalitaan
talasalitáan with stress marks
vocabulary
From root: salita
Usage Note
Talasalitaan is the formal Filipino word for vocabulary — a 'list of words'. It is the expected term in Filipino-language textbooks and academic discussions about language learning. 'Palawakin ang talasalitaan' (expand your vocabulary) is a common piece of advice in educational settings. Everyday speakers may simply say 'bokabularyo' (from Spanish).
Examples
" Malawak ang talasalitaan niya. "
Natural Translation
His/her vocabulary is wide.
Literal Translation
Wide the vocabulary his/her.
" Kailangan nating palawakin ang ating talasalitaan. "
Natural Translation
We need to expand our vocabulary.
Literal Translation
Need we expand the our vocabulary.
" Habang lumalalim ang pagbabasa mo ng mga libro, unti-unting yumayaman ang iyong talasalitaan sa Filipino. "
Natural Translation
As your reading of books deepens, your Filipino vocabulary gradually grows richer.
Literal Translation
While deepens the reading your of [plural] book, little-by-little grows-rich the your vocabulary in Filipino.
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