Intelihensiya (en. Intelligence)
/in-te-li-hen-siya/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The ability of a person to think, analyze, and understand situations.
His intelligence gives him an advantage over his classmates.
Ang kanyang intelihensiya ay nagbibigay sa kanya ng kalamangan sa kanyang mga kaklase.
The type of knowledge acquired through experience and study.
Intelligence is not just about IQ but also emotional intelligence.
Ang intelihensiya ay hindi lamang tungkol sa IQ kundi pati na rin sa emosyonal na katalinuhan.
Information gathered for security or military purposes.
The intelligence from undercover agents is crucial for the nation's security.
Ang intelihensiya mula sa mga undercover agents ay mahalaga para sa seguridad ng bansa.
Etymology
derived from the English word 'intelligence'
Common Phrases and Expressions
high intelligence
indicates a high level of thinking and understanding ability.
mataas na intelihensiya
emotional intelligence
the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and those of others.
emosyonal na intelihensiya
Related Words
wisdom
This refers to the general ability of a person to think and learn.
katalinuhan
knowledge
The awareness or information gained from experience or study.
kaalaman
Slang Meanings
intelligence or ability to think
I like people who have high intelligence because it's easier to talk to them.
Gusto ko yung mga tao na may mataas na intelihensiya, kasi mas madali makipag-usap sa kanila.
ability in games or strategy
Wow, this kid has such high intelligence in computer games!
Grabe, ang taas ng intelihensiya nitong bata sa mga computer games!
sharpness of mind in business
I wish we all had this kind of intelligence in business.
Sana lahat tayo ay may ganitong klaseng intelihensiya sa negosyo.