EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to assume, to think, to suppose...
even though, although...
mascot...
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/a-ka-LA-in/
FIL: Isipin o paniwalaan ang isang bagay bilang totoo, kadalasan nang walang sapat na batayan.
EN: to assume, to think, to suppose
The verb form of 'akala.' This is what you do right before you get ghosted. You 'akalain' that the late-night replies mean something, that the 'good morning' texts are exclusive. It's the active process of setting yourself up for disappointment. 'Akalain mo!' is also the Filipino 'Can you believe it?!'
From 'akala' + '-in' suffix.
ROOT MEANING: impression, thought, assumption
Used in the imperative or infinitive form to express the act of thinking or assuming something. Often used with 'mo' (you) as in 'Akalain mo!' (Can you believe it!).
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🇵🇭 Sino ba ang mag-aakala na mananalo siya sa lotto?
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🇺🇸 Imagine that all his dreams came true.
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