Messaging Meaning in English

word · lemma: message

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Definition

Messaging refers to sending and receiving written or electronic messages, especially through apps or computers. It can also mean the system or process of communicating via text.

Usage & Nuances

'Messaging' is usually used to describe text communication via apps (like WhatsApp, SMS, or Messenger) rather than physical mail. Common collocations: 'instant messaging,' 'messaging app,' 'group messaging.' Avoid confusing with 'massage' (body therapy).

• Spanish: mensajería - envío de mensajes
• Portuguese (BR): mensageria - envio de mensagens
• Portuguese (PT): mensagens - envio de mensagens
• Chinese (Simplified): 消息发送 - 即时通讯
• Chinese (Traditional): 訊息傳送 - 即時通訊
• Hindi: संदेश भेजना - मैसेजिंग
• Arabic: إرسال الرسائل - المراسلة
• Bengali: মেসেজিং - বার্তা আদানপ্রদান
• Russian: мессенджинг - обмен сообщениями
• Japanese: メッセージング
• Vietnamese: nhắn tin
• Korean: 메시징
• Turkish: mesajlaşma
• Urdu: مسینجنگ - پیغام رسانی
• Indonesian: pengiriman pesan - perpesanan

Example Sentences

Messaging is fast and easy with smartphones.

basic

Many people use messaging to talk with friends.

basic

Messaging apps let you send photos and videos.

basic

I prefer messaging to calling—it's less disruptive.

natural

Is there a secure messaging app you recommend?

natural

Group messaging makes planning events much simpler.

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