Filipino · Daily Life
telebisyon
Television
Beginnernoun
Definition
A device for watching programmes; TV is the everyday word.
Example
Nanonood kami ng telebisyon tuwing gabi.
We watch television every evening.
Etymology
'Telebisyon' is derived from the Spanish 'televisión', meaning 'television'. The term entered Tagalog in the mid-20th century with the advent of the technology.
How & Where It’s Used
'Telebisyon' is used predominantly in spoken language and media, suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is widely recognized across the country.