hatagan og gibug-aton

to emphasize; to stressverb phrase

Alternative meanings

To give emphasis, importance, or weight to an idea, word, point, or situation. It can also mean to highlight or stress something so it stands out more.

Pronunciation

hah-TAH-gahn og gee-BOOG-ah-ton

Root and affixes

Expression formed from hatag = give and gibug-aton = weight/importance. Literally, it means to give weight or importance to something.

Variants or conjugations

hatagan ug gibug-aton = variant with ug; gipasiugda = was highlighted/emphasized; empasis = emphasis as a borrowed noun.

Related words and expressions

empasis = emphasis; ipasiugda = highlight or stress; klarohon = clarify; importante = important; bili = value

Meaning and usage notes

A natural way to emphasize ideas or important points. For “emphasis” as a noun, empasis also appears as a borrowing.