Konteksto
context; circumstance; situationnoun
- Alternative meanings
context; circumstance; situation; set of circumstances; framework in which something happens; information around a word, phrase, fact, or idea; surrounding situation that helps explain meaning
- Pronunciation
kohn-TEKS-toh
- Root and affixes
Modern loanword related to contexto/context. Konteksto is used for the framework, situation, or surrounding information that gives meaning to something.
- Variants or conjugations
konteksto = context; sa konteksto sa = in the context of; niini nga konteksto = in this context; gawas sa konteksto = out of context; sitwasyon = situation; kahimtang = condition or state
- Related words and expressions
circumstance; context; situation; condition; meaning; event; fact; surroundings
- Meaning and usage notes
Use konteksto when talking about the context or set of circumstances that explains something. For everyday situation, sitwasyon or kahimtang may sound more natural depending on the sentence.
Importante ang konteksto aron masabtan ang pulong.
Context is important to understand the word.
Ayaw kuhaa ang akong gisulti gawas sa konteksto.
Do not take what I said out of context.