idyoma
The Tagalog word idyoma means idiom.
idyoma refers to an idiom. You may encounter idioms such as Buhay pa ang lola mo! to express disbelief or doubt, or Nalaglag ang panga. to express that someone is stunned or astonished.
What does it mean word for word?
The word idyoma is a loanword from the Spanish idioma, which originates from the Greek idioma.
Did you know?
- Many Tagalog idyoma are used to avoid direct conflict, reflecting a cultural value called pakiramdam or sensing the other person's feelings.
- Some traditional idyoma are called talinghaga and are used in poetry to hide the true meaning from those not well-versed in the culture.
- The term idyoma can also be used in Tagalog to mean 'language' or 'tongue', a usage that stems from the Spanish word idioma.
Examples in context
- Masyadong mahirap intindihin ang idyoma na ito.This idiom is too difficult to understand.
- Gumamit ka ba ng kahit isang idyoma?Did you use even one idiom?
- Ang daming bagong idyoma sa wikang ito.There are many new idioms in this language.
Example conversation
Jose and Christina are discussing a Tagalog textbook in a library.
- JoseMay nakasulat na idyoma dito sa libro.There is an idiom written here in the book.
- ChristinaAno ang ibig sabihin ng idyoma na iyan?What does that idiom mean?
- JoseHindi ko rin alam ang kahulugan nito.I do not know its meaning either.
- ChristinaHanapin natin ang paliwanag sa diksyunaryo.Let's look for the explanation in the dictionary.
