Sentence in Tagalog

Sentence in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Pangungusap” for grammatical sentences or “Hatol” for legal sentences. In Filipino language learning, understanding sentence structure is fundamental to effective communication. Whether you’re constructing basic statements or discussing legal matters, knowing the right Tagalog term ensures clarity in your conversations.

[Words] = Sentence

[Definition]:
– Sentence /ˈsɛntəns/
– Noun 1: A set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command.
– Noun 2: The punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court; a judicial decision.
– Verb 1: To declare the punishment decided for an offender in a court of law.

[Synonyms] = Pangungusap, Hatol, Sentensya, Parusa, Paghatol, Pasya ng hukuman, Sugnay.

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: Please write a sentence using the new vocabulary words you learned today.
– Ex1_PH: Mangyaring sumulat ng pangungusap gamit ang mga bagong salitang iyong natutunan ngayong araw.

– Ex2_EN: The judge will deliver the sentence for the convicted criminal next week.
– Ex2_PH: Ang hukom ay magbibigay ng hatol para sa nahatulan na kriminal sa susunod na linggo.

– Ex3_EN: A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb to express a complete thought.
– Ex3_PH: Ang kumpletong pangungusap ay dapat magkaroon ng paksa at pandiwa upang maipahayag ang kumpletong kaisipan.

– Ex4_EN: The court will sentence him to five years in prison for theft.
– Ex4_PH: Ang hukuman ay hahatol sa kanya ng limang taong pagkakulong dahil sa pagnanakaw.

– Ex5_EN: Can you translate this English sentence into Tagalog for me?
– Ex5_PH: Maaari mo bang isalin ang pangungusap na Ingles na ito sa Tagalog para sa akin?