talinghaga
talinghagâ with stress marks
figure of speech; parable; mystery
Usage Note
Talinghaga is a rich literary and theological term used to describe parables, allegories, or hidden meanings in language. It appears frequently in biblical translations (e.g., the parables of Jesus) and in classical Tagalog poetry and rhetoric.
Examples
" Ganda ng talinghaga sa awit. "
Natural Translation
The figure of speech in the song is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beauty of figure-of-speech in song.
" Malalim ang talinghaga ng tula. "
Natural Translation
The figure of speech of the poem is deep.
Literal Translation
Deep the figure-of-speech of poem.
" Hindi madaling unawain ang talinghaga sa tula kung hindi mo alam ang kasaysayan sa likod nito. "
Natural Translation
The figure of speech in the poem is not easy to understand if you don't know the history behind it.
Literal Translation
Not easy understand the figure-of-speech in poem if not you know the history behind it.
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