talata
taláta with stress marks
paragraph
Usage Note
Talata is the standard Filipino word for a paragraph — the basic unit of written prose. It is universally taught in Filipino-language classes and appears in composition instructions such as 'Sumulat ng limang talata' (Write five paragraphs). The word is also used in the context of Bible verses — a talata ng Biblia refers to a scripture passage.
Examples
" Sumulat ka ng isang talata. "
Natural Translation
Write one paragraph.
Literal Translation
Write you of one paragraph.
" Basahin mo ang unang talata ng kwento. "
Natural Translation
Read the first paragraph of the story.
Literal Translation
Read you the first paragraph of story.
" Inutusan ng guro ang mga mag-aaral na sumulat ng limang talata tungkol sa kanilang bakasyon. "
Natural Translation
The teacher instructed the students to write five paragraphs about their vacation.
Literal Translation
Instructed by the teacher the students that write of five paragraph about in their vacation.
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