Empasis
emphasis; special importance; accentnoun
- Alternative meanings
Special importance given to an idea, word, point, or detail in order to highlight it. It can also refer to the accent or force used when pronouncing part of speech.
- Pronunciation
em-PAH-sis
- Root and affixes
Borrowed and adapted from emphasis. In Cebuano, the idea is also naturally expressed with hatagan og gibug-aton, literally to give weight or importance, and with pagpasiugda when highlighting or promoting an idea.
- Variants or conjugations
empasis = emphasis
hatagan og gibug-aton = give emphasis / emphasize
pagpasiugda = emphasis / promotion / highlighting
undakan = accent / pronunciation stress
pahimug-at = to stress / emphasize- Related words and expressions
give emphasis
highlight/promote
emphasize
important
weight/importance
accent/stress
point- Meaning and usage notes
Use empasis for emphasis as a general noun. To emphasize an idea, hatagan og gibug-aton or pahinungdanon sounds more natural. For pronunciation stress, undakan may fit better.
Adunay empasis sa katapusang pulong.
There is emphasis on the last word.
Gihatagan niya og gibug-aton ang importante nga punto.
He or she placed emphasis on the important point.