Dihayin (en. To denounce)

di-ha-yin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of reporting against a person or thing, especially to authorities.
Report those who committed wrongdoing to achieve justice.
Dihayin mo ang mga nagkasala upang makamit ang katarungan.
The act of objecting or gathering information about wrongdoing.
They were encouraged to report what they knew about the incident.
Hinimok sila na dihayin ang kanilang nalalaman sa insidente.
Providing information to an official agency about illegal activities.
He decided to report the unfair actions of his colleagues.
Napagpasyahan niyang dihayin ang mga hindi makatarungang gawain ng kanyang mga katrabaho.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Report the truth
To report what really happened.
Dihayin ang katotohanan
Do not hesitate to report
Do not think twice about reporting.
Huwag mag-atubiling dihayin

Related Words

report
A statement of information made to authorities or others in power.
ulat
disclosure
The process of revealing information that others should know.
pagsisiwalat

Slang Meanings

to make something low or weak
Duh, it's like you’re so low-key with your voice, I can’t hear you.
Duh, parang dihayin naman yung boses mo, hindi ko marinig.
to downgrade or lack appeal
Why does your vibe seem low-key now? There are different styles you could rock.
Bakit parang dihayin na yung dating mo? Iba’t-ibang style ang pwede.
useless
Your plans are so low-key, nothing’s happening.
Ang dihayin ng mga plano mo, walang nangyayari.