tagmema
tagméma with stress marks
tagmeme (linguistics)
Usage Note
Tagmema is a highly specialized linguistic term borrowed from English, referring to the basic unit of grammatical analysis in tagmemic theory, a framework developed by Kenneth Pike. It is used exclusively in academic and linguistic study contexts and is not part of everyday speech.
Examples
" Bago sa akin ang tagmema. "
Natural Translation
The tagmeme is new to me.
Literal Translation
New to me the tagmeme.
" Pinag-aralan nila ang tagmema. "
Natural Translation
They studied the tagmeme.
Literal Translation
Studied they the tagmeme.
" Sa kurso ng lingguwistika, ipinaliwanag ng propesor na ang tagmema ang pinakamaliit na yunit sa pagsusuri ng balarila ayon sa teoryang binuo ni Pike. "
Natural Translation
In the linguistics course, the professor explained that the tagmeme is the smallest unit in grammatical analysis according to the theory developed by Pike.
Literal Translation
In-the course of linguistics, explained of the professor that the tagmeme the smallest unit in analysis of grammar according to-the theory built by Pike.
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