Topic in Tagalog

“Topic” in Tagalog can be translated as “paksa” (subject matter), “paksang-aralin” (lesson topic), or “usapin” (matter of discussion), depending on the context. This word refers to the subject being discussed, studied, or written about in conversations, academic settings, or written materials. Let’s explore the various translations and uses of “topic” in Tagalog below.

Definition:

• Topic /ˈtɑːpɪk/
• Noun 1: A subject of a conversation, discussion, or piece of writing.
• Noun 2: A matter dealt with in a text, discourse, or discussion.
• Noun 3: The theme or subject of a discourse or literary composition.

Tagalog Synonyms:

• Paksa, Paksang-aralin, Usapin, Paksang-pag-uusap, Tema, Paksang-talakayan, Suliraning-tinalakay

Examples:

• EN: The topic of today’s lesson is about environmental conservation and climate change.
• PH: Ang paksa ng aralin ngayong araw ay tungkol sa pag-iingat sa kapaligiran at pagbabago ng klima.

• EN: We should avoid discussing sensitive topics like politics and religion at family gatherings.
• PH: Dapat nating iwasan ang pagtalakay ng sensitibong paksa tulad ng pulitika at relihiyon sa mga pagtitipon ng pamilya.

• EN: The professor asked students to choose a topic for their research paper by next week.
• PH: Hiniling ng propesor sa mga estudyante na pumili ng paksang-aralin para sa kanilang papel sa pananaliksik sa susunod na linggo.

• EN: Climate change has become one of the most debated topics in international conferences.
• PH: Ang pagbabago ng klima ay naging isa sa pinaka-pinagdedebatehang usapin sa mga pandaigdigang kumperensya.

• EN: She changed the topic quickly when someone mentioned her recent breakup.
• PH: Mabilis niyang binago ang paksang-pag-uusap nang may nabanggit tungkol sa kanyang kamakailang paghihiwalay.