Tagalog Synonyms: Examples by Category
Here are some examples of Tagalog synonyms, categorized for better understanding:
1. People:
* Tao (person) - Katao (person), Nilalang (creature)
* Babae (woman) - Lalaki (man), Kababaihan (women)
* Bata (child) - Sanggol (baby), Kabataan (youth)
* Guro (teacher) - Magtuturo (instructor), Pangaral (preacher)
2. Things:
* Bahay (house) - Tirahan (residence), Tahanan (home)
* Kotse (car) - Sasakyan (vehicle), Awto (automobile)
* Aklat (book) - Aklat-aralan (textbook), Pambasa (reading material)
* Pagkain (food) - Kain (meal), Kapangyarihan (sustenance)
3. Actions:
* Kumain (to eat) - Magsikain (to eat together), Magpakain (to feed)
* Maglakad (to walk) - Maglakbay (to travel), Magpatungo (to go to)
* Mag-aral (to study) - Matuto (to learn), Magbasa (to read)
* Magtrabaho (to work) - Maglingkod (to serve), Magsikap (to strive)
4. Feelings:
* Masaya (happy) - Tuwa (joy), Masigla (cheerful)
* Malungkot (sad) - Lungkot (sadness), Nalulumbay (depressed)
* Galit (angry) - Poot (hatred), Inis (irritation)
* Takot (fear) - Kaba (anxiety), Pangamba (worry)
5. Describing Words:
* Maganda (beautiful) - Ganda (beauty), Magaling (good)
* Masama (bad) - Masamang-loob (evil), Marumi (dirty)
* Malaki (big) - Malawak (wide), Malapad (broad)
* Maliit (small) - Munting (tiny), Manipis (thin)
6. Time:
* Araw (day) - Linggo (week), Buwan (month)
* Gabi (night) - Gabi (evening), Madaling araw (dawn)
* Ngayon (now) - Kasalukuyan (present), Sandali (moment)
* Kahapon (yesterday) - Nakaraang araw (previous day), Kanina (a while ago)
7. Location:
* Bahay (home) - Tirahan (residence), Lugar (place)
* Pilipinas (Philippines) - Bayan (country), Lupang Hinirang (Beloved Land)
* Lungsod (city) - Bayan (town), Kabayanan (urban area)
* Ibaba (below) - Itaas (above), Sentro (center)
Note:
* These are just a few examples and many more synonyms exist in Tagalog.
* The specific synonym used often depends on context and nuance.
* Some synonyms are considered more formal or informal, while others may have different connotations.