Asignatura

subject / coursenoun

Alternative meanings

A subject, course, or area of study taught in a school, college, or university.

Pronunciation

ah-seeg-nah-TOO-rah

Root and affixes

A loanword used in educational contexts. In everyday use, subject or hilisgutan may also appear depending on context.

Variants or conjugations

asignatura = subject or school subject; subject = school subject; kurso = course; hilisgutan = topic or matter discussed.

Related words and expressions

eskwela = school; maestro = teacher; klase = class; pagtuon = study.

Meaning and usage notes

Works for a school or university subject. For the topic of a conversation, hilisgutan is more appropriate.