talumpati
talumpáti with stress marks
speech; oration; to give a speech
Usage Note
Talumpati is the formal Tagalog word for a prepared public speech or oration, distinct from casual conversation. It is central to Philippine civic and school life — students routinely practice talumpati in class competitions, and political leaders are judged by the quality of their talumpati.
Examples
" Maganda ang talumpati niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her speech was good.
Literal Translation
Good the speech his/her.
" Maganda ang talumpati ng pangulo. "
Natural Translation
The speech of the president is good.
Literal Translation
Good the speech of president.
" Ginugol ng mag-aaral ang buong gabi sa pagsasanay ng kanyang talumpati para sa paligsahan kinabukasan. "
Natural Translation
The student spent the whole night practicing his/her speech for the competition the next day.
Literal Translation
Spent by-the student the whole night in practice of his/her speech for the competition the-next-day.
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