Text in Tagalog

“Text” in Tagalog translates to “Teksto”, “Mensahe”, or “Sulat” depending on the context. This common English word can refer to written words in a document, a message sent via mobile phone, or the main body of a book. Let’s explore how “text” is used in Tagalog across different contexts, from sending messages to reading written content.

[Words] = Text

[Definition]:

• Text /tekst/
• Noun 1: A book or other written or printed work regarded in terms of its content.
• Noun 2: Written or printed words, typically forming a connected piece of work.
• Noun 3: A text message sent via mobile phone.
• Verb 1: To send someone a text message via mobile phone.

[Synonyms] = Teksto, Mensahe, Sulat, Karatula, SMS, Liham, Salita, Talata

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Please text me when you arrive at the airport.
• Ex1_PH: Mangyaring mag-text sa akin kapag dumating ka sa paliparan.
• Ex2_EN: I received your text message but couldn’t reply immediately.
• Ex2_PH: Natanggap ko ang iyong mensahe ngunit hindi agad nakasagot.
• Ex3_EN: The text in this book is too small for me to read comfortably.
• Ex3_PH: Ang teksto sa aklat na ito ay masyadong maliit para mabasa ko nang komportable.
• Ex4_EN: She is studying the original text of the ancient manuscript.
• Ex4_PH: Nag-aaral siya ng orihinal na teksto ng sinaunang manuskrito.
• Ex5_EN: Can you text him the address of the meeting place?
• Ex5_PH: Maaari mo bang i-text sa kanya ang address ng lugar ng pulong?