EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to consult someone...
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to make sure; to ascertain...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/ka-sang-gu-ni-IN/
FIL: Ang paghingi ng payo, opinyon, o impormasyon mula sa isang tao o pangkat na itinuturing na may sapat na kaalaman.
EN: to consult someone
This is what you do when you're about to make a major life decision, like changing careers or getting a new haircut. You message the group chat: "Guys, need your opinions..." That's you about to kasangguniin your friends. It's the act of using your 'phone-a-friend'.
From ka- + sangguni + -in (verb suffix).
ROOT MEANING: council, advisory board
A formal verb. The common equivalent is 'konsultahin' or 'tanungin'. It implies seeking expert or trusted advice. The object of the verb is the person/thing being consulted.
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🇵🇭 Dapat nating kasangguniin ang mga eksperto bago magdesisyon.
🇺🇸 We should consult the experts before making a decision.
🇵🇭 Nais niyang kasangguniin ang kanyang mga magulang tungkol sa kanyang planong mag-abroad.
🇺🇸 She wants to consult her parents about her plan to go abroad.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.