Poem in Tagalog

“Poem” in Tagalog is “tula” – the artistic expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas through carefully chosen words and rhythmic patterns. Discover how this beautiful word connects to Filipino literary tradition and creative expression below.

[Words] = Poem

[Definition]:

• Poem /ˈpoʊəm/
• Noun 1: A piece of writing that uses rhythmic and aesthetic qualities of language to evoke meanings and emotions.
• Noun 2: A literary composition characterized by beauty of language, imaginative expression, and often arranged in verses.
• Noun 3: Something that resembles a poem in beauty or artistic quality.

[Synonyms] = Tula, Tulang panitikan, Taludtod, Awit (song/verse), Saknong (stanza)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She wrote a beautiful poem about nature and love.
• Ex1_PH: Sumulat siya ng magandang tula tungkol sa kalikasan at pag-ibig.
• Ex2_EN: The famous poem was recited at the literary festival.
• Ex2_PH: Ang sikat na tula ay binigkas sa pista ng panitikan.
• Ex3_EN: Students are required to memorize a poem for their English class.
• Ex3_PH: Kinakailangan ng mga estudyante na magsaulo ng tula para sa kanilang klase sa Ingles.
• Ex4_EN: He expressed his feelings through a heartfelt poem.
• Ex4_PH: Ipinahayag niya ang kanyang damdamin sa pamamagitan ng isang taos-pusong tula.
• Ex5_EN: The ancient poem tells the story of a great warrior.
• Ex5_PH: Ang sinaunang tula ay nagsasalaysay ng kwento ng isang dakilang mandirigma.