Hakahaka (en. Rumor)

ha-ka-ha-ka

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A lie or uncertain news that spreads from one person to another.

There is a rumor that the company has a new project.

May hakahaka na may bagong proyekto ang kumpanya.

An unconfirmed statement that may not be true.

The rumors about his departure have not yet been confirmed.

Ang mga hakahaka ukol sa kanyang pag-alis ay hindi pa nakumpirma.

Famous talk based on people's opinions.

The rumors in the community greatly affect his reputation.

Ang mga hakahaka sa barangay ay may malaking epekto sa kanyang reputasyon.

From the word 'haka' derived from the root 'haka'.

Just a rumor

Expresses that what is being said is not true or uncertain.

Hakahaka lamang

Don't believe in rumors

Advises not to hold on to uncertain information.

Huwag maniwala sa hakahaka

spreading

The activity of disseminating information, often uncertain.

pagkakalat

analysis

A process of thorough study and understanding of information.

pagsusuri

gossip or rumor

Oh no, we always get involved in the gossip of the people in the neighborhood.

Nako, lagi na lang tayong nai-involve sa haka-haka ng mga tao sa barangay.

guess or suspicion

I'm just speculating, but I think there are bad rumors about Juan.

Sa haka-haka lang ako eh, pero tingin ko may nababalitang masama kay Juan.

imagination or baseless assumption

Don't believe that rumor; it's just made up by others.

Huwag kang maniwala sa haka-haka na yan, gawa-gawa lang yan ng iba.