Ikapaghinala (en. To suspect)

ikapa-hinala

Meaning & Definition

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verb
An action or behavior that describes suspicion or perception in a situation.
He suspected that something was wrong with his friends.
Nakapaghinala siya na may masama sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
The act of interpreting signs or influences.
His suspicion prompted him to ask questions.
Ang kanyang ikapaghinala ay nag-udyok sa kanya na magtanong.

Etymology

From the root word 'hinala' and the prefix 'ika-'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gut feeling
An extraordinary feeling or instinct about a person or situation.
hinala ng puso

Related Words

suspicion
The state of doubt or uncertain perspective about something.
hinala
doubtful
A mix of uncertainty and lack of trust.
nag-aalinlangan

Slang Meanings

to suspect
It seems like she's talking to someone else, I'm starting to suspect.
Parang may ibang tao na siyang kausap, nagdududa na ako.
suspicion
I have a suspicion that he's hiding something from me.
May suspetsa ako na may tinatago siya sa akin.
doubt
My doubts about what he's saying are getting stronger.
Sobrang malakas na ang paghihinala ko sa mga pinagsasabi niya.