Text Meaning in English
word
/ˈtɛkst/
tekst
/tˈɛkst/
tekst
Definition
Words written in a document, book, or message. Also, a common way to refer to a short message sent by phone (a text message).
Usage & Nuances
'Text' as a noun means written words or the main body of writing. As a verb ('to text'), it's informal and means to send a message by phone. Often used in: 'send a text', 'text message', or 'the text of a speech.' 'Text' (noun) is uncountable when it means general writing but countable as 'a text' when meaning a message.
Spanish: texto - mensaje de textoPortuguese (BR): texto - mensagem de textoPortuguese (PT): texto - mensagem de textoChinese (Simplified): 文本 - 短信Chinese (Traditional): 文本 - 簡訊Hindi: पाठ - टेक्स्ट मैसेजArabic: نص - رسالة نصيةBengali: টেক্সট - বার্তা - লেখাRussian: текст - сообщение (SMS)Japanese: テキスト - メッセージVietnamese: văn bản - tin nhắnKorean: 텍스트 - 문자메시지Turkish: metin - mesajUrdu: متن - پیغام (ایس ایم ایس)Indonesian: teks - pesan
Example Sentences
I'll text you the address later.
natural
The teacher asked us to analyze the meaning of the text.
natural
The text is too small to read.
basic
Did you get my text last night?
natural
Please read the text on page 10.
basic
Send me a text when you arrive.
basic