slash
The English word 'slash' is translated to Tagalog as slash.
In Tagalog, slash refers to the typographical symbol /.
Meaning: typography: / symbol (noun)
Did you know?
- In formal Philippine government documents, the slash is sometimes referred to as guhit meaning 'line'.
- In casual texting among Filipinos, a slash is frequently used to separate two different languages in a single sentence, acting as a visual bridge between Tagalog and English.
- The use of slash in the Philippines reflects the country's history as a former American colony, embedding English into the very fabric of technical language.
Examples in context
- May slash sa pagitan ng mga numero.There is a slash between the numbers.
- Gamitin mo ang slash sa website.Use the slash on the website.
- Nakalimutan ko ang slash sa URL.I forgot the slash in the URL.
Example conversation
Ricardo and Jasmine are checking a web address on a computer.
- RicardoJasmine, may slash ba sa link na ito?Jasmine, is there a slash in this link?
- JasmineOo, Ricardo, may slash pagkatapos ng 'com'.Yes, Ricardo, there is a slash after 'com'.
- RicardoSalamat, hindi ko makita ang slash kanina.Thanks, I couldn't see the slash earlier.
- JasmineMaliit lang kasi ang slash sa screen.The slash is just very small on the screen.
