semantika
semántika with stress marks
semantics
Usage Note
Semantika is an academic term used in linguistics and philosophy to refer to the study of meaning in language. It appears in university curricula, linguistics textbooks, and formal academic discourse. Outside academic settings, Filipino speakers rarely use this term.
Examples
" Interesante ang semantika. "
Natural Translation
Semantics is interesting.
Literal Translation
Interesting the semantics.
" Mahirap ang semantika na pinag-aaralan namin. "
Natural Translation
The semantics we are studying is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the semantics that studying we.
" Sa larangan ng semantika, pinag-aaralan kung paano nagbabago ang kahulugan ng mga salita ayon sa konteksto. "
Natural Translation
In the field of semantics, scholars study how the meaning of words changes according to context.
Literal Translation
In field of semantics, studied how changes the meaning of words according-to context.
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