EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to explain...
to give meaning; to define; to interpret...
to give satisfaction; to please; to bring joy...
Pang-uri
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/i-pa-li-WA-nag/
FIL: Magbigay ng detalye, dahilan, o katwiran upang maging malinaw at maunawaan ang isang bagay.
EN: to explain
The classic line heard in every Filipino drama, classroom, and relationship argument: 'Ipaliwanag mo!' It's the demand for clarity when things are malabo (unclear). Whether you're explaining your thesis to a panel or explaining to your mom why you came home at 3 AM, you need to `ipaliwanag` your side. Make it make sense!
From `i-` + `pa-` + `liwanag` (light). Literally, 'to use to make something clear' or 'to bring light to something.'
ROOT MEANING: light
A fundamental verb for communication. The object being explained is the focus of the verb.
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🇵🇭 Maaari mo bang ipaliwanag kung bakit ka nahuli sa klase?
🇺🇸 Can you explain why you were late for class?
🇵🇭 Mahirap ipaliwanag ang nararamdaman ko ngayon.
🇺🇸 It's hard to explain what I'm feeling right now.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.