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idiomatic in Tagalog

kawikaanin

/ˌɪd.iː.əˈmæt.ɪk/UK/ˌɪd.iː.əˈmat.ɪk/

idiomatic in Tagalog: kawikaanin. In English, idiomatic means pertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a language.

Tagalog words for idiomatic

pertaining or conforming to the mode of expression characteristic of a language
kawikaanin
resembling or characteristic of an idiom
kawikaanin

English meaning of idiomatic

  1. adjective Pertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a language.
  2. adjective Resembling or characteristic of an idiom.
  3. adjective Using many idioms.
  4. adjective Relating to parts or pieces which are written both within the natural physical limitations of the instrument and human body and, less so or less often, the styles of playing used on specific instruments.

Full definition of idiomatic

idiomatic in a sentence

  • The inclusion or omission of definite articles follows idiomatic norms in each language and depends on context and intent.
  • An idiomatic phrase that warns us against Pollyannaism is "don't count your chickens before they're hatched".

Synonyms of idiomatic

idiomatic in other languages

Questions about idiomatic in Tagalog

What is the meaning of idiomatic in Tagalog?
Idiomatic in Tagalog is kawikaanin.
Ano ang idiomatic sa Tagalog?
Idiomatic: kawikaanin.
What does idiomatic mean in English?
Idiomatic means pertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a language.

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