Forda Ferson

According to research, there are 3 word-formation processes of Filipino Netspeak.

1. Reversing
On CNN’s published article, the Commission on the Filipino Language, the official regulating body of the Filipino language explained that this word-formation process originated from the 19th century Philippine revolution in order to hide their real names. Additionally, a Linguist Professor from the University of the Philippines describe this word-minting as “tadbalik” (Nodalo, 2017).
Example: Eguls, Erp, Omsim

2. Misspelling
In pop culture, words formed by misspellings are known as Jejenese originated through short messaging service or SMS. In their published article, Philstar described it as a constantly evolving language that is mainly used on the Internet.
Example: Kennat, Korek, Kras, Kween

3. Abbreviations
Abbreviation is described as shortening because the new words are formed by shortening.
Example: BFF, DP, FC, FR, FT

Source: Forda Ferson: A Morpho-Semantic of Netspeak on Social Media

Did you know that AFAM is an Acronym of A Foreigner Arrived in Manila?

What is Netspeak?

What's up mga ferson!

Did you know na ang mga salitang ginagamit natin ngayun tulad ng dilig, marites at sana all ay di lang basta basta at ang pagkabuo ng mga ito ay sumusunod parin sa rules of Language.

We call the study of word-formation or pagkabuo ng mga salita as Morphology.
Morphology is the study of forms used to describe that type of investigation that analyses all basic elements used in a language and it gives an idea about the source of the words with rules and regulations on how to form new words.

For example, the word “marites” is clipped from the phrase “mare anong latest?”
Clipping is the process of forming a new word by dropping one or more syllables from a polysyllabic word and refers to part of a word that serves for the whole.
Ang clipping ay isa sa mga paraan ng pagka-buo ng mga salita o word-formation.

Did you know that there are 8 word-formation processes according to Liu & Liu?
1. Clipping
2. Old words with new meaning
3. Affixation
4. Compounding
5. Acronym
6. Blending
7. Conversion
8. Hard to define

Mga ka-ferson! Keep following the page for more information about this language change called Netspeak
(Sadernas et. al, 2023)

https://www.theartsjournal.org/index.php/site/article/view/624

Did you know that the words and terms that you use on social media are already a part of a phenomenon that is observed globally?
Words like Asap, Ttyl, Afam, Dilig, Ferson, Amaccana and etc. are a part of a language called Netspeak.
Netspeak is the popular language netizens use on the Internet or social media platforms.
Netspeak evolved from Internet slangs which described individual words rather than a whole language.
Internet slang as the specific words used in the early stages of the Internet.
Netspeak in online conversations creates a much more fun and enjoyable online experience. This language gives users a sense of identity as they navigate the Internet. Netspeak provides a creative way where users can freely express themselves without limits