Ihabla (en. To speak out)

i-ha-bla

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Present a statement or complaint to a gathering or authority.

Speak out your experiences in front of the people.

Ihabla mo ang iyong mga karanasan sa harap ng mga tao.

Report something or draw the attention of others to it.

It is important to speak out against any form of abuse.

Mahalagang ihabla ang anumang uri ng pang-aabuso.

This word comes from the root word 'habla' which means 'to speak' or 'to state'.

to speak the truth

Convey the truth to others or declare it to the public.

ihabla ang katotohanan

statement

A spoken or written expression that conveys an opinion or information.

pahayag

complaint

A statement or report made to authorities.

sumbong

To speak loudly or to talk excessively.

Every time we meet, he just keeps rambling on and I have nothing to say.

Bawat beses na nagkikita kami, ihabla lang siya ng ihabla, wala na akong masabi.

To complain or express grievances.

He has so many complaints about his job, it's just all complaining.

Ang dami niyang ihabla tungkol sa trabaho niya, puro reklamo na lang.

To engage in conversation or exchange ideas.

I really want to listen to her ramblings about life.

Gusto ko talagang makinig sa kanyang mga ihabla tungkol sa buhay.