Hinala (en. Suspicion)

hiˈna.la

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An assumption or perspective related to the possible actions of a person or thing.
He has a suspicion that his friend is keeping a secret.
May hinala siya na may tinatagong sikreto ang kanyang kaibigan.
The state of doubt or uncertainty about something.
His suspicion arose from the strange occurrences.
Ang hinala niya ay bumangon mula sa mga kakaibang pangyayari.

Etymology

from the root word 'hinuhang' referring to an assumption without sufficient evidence.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have suspicion
he/she has an assumption or doubt about something.
may hinala

Related Words

to suspect
The act of having suspicion or behavior that involves doubt.
manghinala

Slang Meanings

Thinking too much, feels like something is off.
I suspect Alex is keeping a secret from us.
Hinala ko, may itinatagong sekreto si Alex sa atin.
Like having a plan to interfere.
My suspicion is that someone wants something bad to happen to him.
Ang hinala ko, may gustong mangyaring masama sa kanya.
Overly suspicious.
I don't want these kinds of suspicions anymore; they're so stressful!
Ayoko na ng ganitong hinala, sobrang nakakastress!