Context in Tagalog

Context in Tagalog is translated as “konteksto” or “kalagayan”, referring to the circumstances or setting that help explain the meaning of something. Understanding context is essential for proper interpretation of words, events, or situations.

Let’s explore the deeper meaning, synonyms, and practical examples of this important term below.

[Words] = Context

[Definition]:
– Context /ˈkɒntekst/
– Noun 1: The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
– Noun 2: The parts of something written or spoken that immediately precede and follow a word or passage and clarify its meaning.

[Synonyms] = Konteksto, Kalagayan, Kapaligiran, Sitwasyon, Kaganapan

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The meaning of a word can change depending on its context in a sentence.
– Ex1_PH: Ang kahulugan ng isang salita ay maaaring magbago depende sa konteksto nito sa pangungusap.

– Ex2_EN: To understand this historical event, we need to examine it in its proper context.
– Ex2_PH: Upang maintindihan ang kasaysayang pangyayaring ito, kailangan nating suriin ito sa tamang konteksto.

– Ex3_EN: The teacher explained the story’s context before the students began reading.
– Ex3_PH: Ipinaliwanag ng guro ang konteksto ng kuwento bago nagsimulang magbasa ang mga estudyante.

– Ex4_EN: Without proper context, his comment seemed rude and inappropriate.
– Ex4_PH: Kung walang tamang konteksto, ang kanyang komento ay tila bastos at hindi naaangkop.

– Ex5_EN: Understanding cultural context is crucial when translating between languages.
– Ex5_PH: Ang pag-unawa sa kulturang konteksto ay napakahalaga kapag nagsasalin sa pagitan ng mga wika.