#vocabt

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Tangi

The word "tangi" in Tagalog means "only," "sole," or "unique." It is often used to refer to something that stands out as the one and only, or as the most important or special.

For example:

Tangi kong hiling = "My only wish"

Ikaw ang tangi kong mahal = "You are my one and only love"

It conveys a sense of exclusivity or singular importance.

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Linlang

"deception," "trickery," or "fraud."

It refers to the act of misleading or deceiving someone, often for personal gain or to manipulate a situation.

Sample Sentences:

"Huwag kang magpapa-linlang sa kanyang mga salita." (Don't let yourself be deceived by his words.)

"Ang linlang na ito ay hindi makatarungan." (This deception is unjust.)

Kahapon nanglinlang ako sa kanya.

(Yesterday I deceived him/her)

In a broader context, "linlang" can also encompass concepts of betrayal or betrayal of trust.

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Tala

Tala means "star", but it can also mean a "list" or "record."

Tala as "star": Refers to the stars in the sky.

Example: "Ang mga tala ay maliwanag." (The stars are bright.)

Tala as "list/record": Refers to a written list or entry.

Example: "Gumawa ako ng tala." (I made a list.)

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Pagsusulat

The root word of "pagsusulat" is "sulat." "Sulat" means "writing" in Tagalog. The addition of the prefix "pag-" results in "pagsusulat," which specifically refers to the act of writing or the process of creating written content.

Sample sentences

Mahusay siya sa pagsusulat ng mga tula. (He/she is skilled in writing poems.)

Ang pagsusulat ay isang paraan ng komunikasyon. (Writing is a form of communication.)

Nag-enjoy ako sa pagsusulat ng aking journal. (I enjoyed writing in my journal.)

Ang pagsusulat ng sanaysay ay bahagi ng aming takdang-aralin. (Writing an essay is part of our homework.)

Siya ang nagwagi sa pagsusulat ng mga tanyag na kwento. (He/she won in writing famous stories.)

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Nagkataon

Nagkataon means happened by chance or coincidentally in Tagalog. It refers to something that occurs unexpectedly or without prior planning.

Example:

"Nagkataon lang na nakita kita sa mall." (It was just by chance that I saw you at the mall.)

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Tadhana

Tadhana means fate or destiny in Tagalog. It refers to events or outcomes believed to be predetermined or beyond one's control, often tied to the idea that certain things are "meant to happen."

Example:

"Tadhana ang nagdala sa atin dito." (Fate brought us here.)

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Nadarama

Nadarama comes from the root word "dama", which means "feel" or "sense". The prefix "na" indicates that the action is happening or has been completed, making nadarama translate to "felt" or "being felt".

Examples:

"Nadarama ko ang iyong pagmamahal." (I feel your love.)

"Ang saya ay nadarama ko kapag kasama kita." (I feel happiness when I’m with you.)

It refers to emotions or sensations that are being experienced in the moment.

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Laan

Laan means "to allocate", "to reserve", or "to set aside" for a specific purpose or person. It can refer to something being prepared or destined for someone or something.

Examples:

"Inilaan ko ang araw na ito para sa pamilya ko." (I set aside this day for my family.)

"Ang oras na ito ay laan para sa pagpapahinga." (This time is allocated for rest.)

It's often used to indicate something that is prepared, intended, or destined for a certain use or individual.

Nakalaan means "reserved" or "destined" in Filipino. It is the past/present form of the verb laan, which means to allocate, reserve, or assign something for a particular purpose or person.

Example: "Ang puso ko'y nakalaan para sa'yo." (My heart is reserved for you.)