Bumanggit (en. Mention)
/buˈmaŋɡit/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An act of referring to or stating something.
He mentioned the name of his favorite artist.
Bumanggit siya ng pangalan ng kanyang paboritong artista.
The action of mentioning or conveying information.
She mentioned important information in her report.
Bumanggit siya ng mahalagang impormasyon sa kanyang ulat.
Stating a person or thing without going into details.
He mentioned an idea in the meeting.
Bumanggit siya ng ideya sa pagpupulong.
Etymology
from the word 'banggit' which means 'to mention' or 'to refer to'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Just mention it!
Let your feelings be known.
Bumanggit ka na!
Related Words
mention
A word that refers to the act of stating or referring to a person or thing.
banggit
Slang Meanings
to mention
He can mention people you don't like.
Kaya niya 'yang bumanggit ng mga tao na ayaw mo.
to insert oneself
Don't mention in the conversation, I might just insert myself.
Huwag kang bumanggit sa usapan, baka sumingit lang ako.
to refer
Just mention him, refer to his name.
Bumanggit ka na lang sa kanya, mag-refer ka sa kanyang pangalan.