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    Dimalinaw (en. Unclear)

    /dima-li-naw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Not clear or difficult to understand.
    His explanation was unclear, so I couldn't understand him.
    Ang kanyang paliwanag ay dimalinaw, kaya't hindi ko siya naunawaan.
    Has a meaning that is not certain.
    The instructions were unclear, resulting in confusion in the group.
    Ang mga instruksyon ay dimalinaw, na nagresulta sa kalituhan sa grupo.
    Indicates a lack of detail.
    His letter was unclear and lacked important details.
    Ang kanyang sulat ay dimalinaw at kulang sa mga mahahalagang detalye.

    Etymology

    Composed of 'di' (not) and 'malinaw' (clear or bright).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unclear discussion
    A discussion that is not clear or certain.
    dimalinaw na usapan
    unclear question
    A question that is not direct or fundamental.
    dimalinaw na tanong

    Related Words

    clear
    Having clarity or certainty.
    malinaw
    clarity
    The state of being clear or understandable.
    kalinawan

    Slang Meanings

    Not clear or straightforward the situation
    Dude, what happened earlier was so dimalinaw, it's deafening!
    Dude, ang dimalinaw ng nangyari kanina, nakakabingi!
    The discussion is pointless
    They say the plan is nice, but the details are still dimalinaw.
    Sinasabi nilang ang ganda ng plano, pero dimalinaw pa rin ang mga detalye.