literasiya
The Tagalog word for literacy is literasiya.
The word literasiya refers to the ability to read and write.
Meaning: ability to read and write (noun)
Did you know?
- Tagalog has a deep history of literacy through the ancient Baybayin script, which was widely used before the Spanish introduced the Latin alphabet.
- The word literasiya is a 'pseudo-Hispanism', meaning it was modeled after Spanish sounds and endings even though its direct root is the English word 'literacy'.
- While literasiya is the technical term, Filipinos often use the phrase marunong bumasa at sumulat, which literally means 'knowing how to read and write'.
Examples in context
- Ang pagbasa at pagsulat ay mga mahahalagang kasanayan para sa kaunlaran ng indibidwal.Reading and writing are important skills for individual development.
- Sinusuri nila ang antas ng literasiya sa bansa.They are checking the literacy level in the country.
- Layunin ng programa na itaas ang literasiya.The program aims to raise literacy.
Example conversation
Christina and Jose are discussing a community project.
- ChristinaKailangan nating tutukan ang literasiya sa barangay.We need to focus on literacy in the village.
- JoseSino ang tutulong sa atin, Christina?Who will help us, Christina?
- ChristinaMay mga boluntaryong guro na sasama sa atin.There are volunteer teachers who will join us.
- JoseMabuti iyan para sa mga bata, Christina.That is good for the children, Christina.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries literasiya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
