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What are some examples of Tagalog synonyms?

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.

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