TV in Tagalog

“TV” in Tagalog is “Telebisyon” – the term used for television in the Philippines. Filipinos commonly use both “TV” and “telebisyon” interchangeably in daily conversations. Let’s explore the various ways to express this term and see it used in context.

Definition:

• TV /ˌtiːˈviː/
• Noun: An electronic device with a screen for receiving television signals and displaying images and sound; short for television.
• Noun: The medium of broadcasting visual content for entertainment, news, and education.

Tagalog Synonyms: Telebisyon, TV set, Telebisor, Aparato ng telebisyon, Television set

Example Sentences:

• EN: I watch the news on TV every morning before going to work.
• PH: Nanonood ako ng balita sa telebisyon bawat umaga bago pumasok sa trabaho.

• EN: We need to buy a new TV because our old one is broken.
• PH: Kailangan nating bumili ng bagong telebisyon dahil sira na ang luma natin.

• EN: The children are watching cartoons on TV in the living room.
• PH: Ang mga bata ay nanonood ng kartun sa telebisyon sa sala.

• EN: My favorite TV show airs every Saturday night at 8 PM.
• PH: Ang paborito kong palabas sa telebisyon ay ipinapalabas tuwing Sabado ng gabi ng 8 PM.

• EN: Please turn off the TV when you’re done watching.
• PH: Pakipatayin ang telebisyon kapag tapos ka nang manood.