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    Intensyon (en. Intention)

    in-ten-syon

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The purpose or aim of a person in their actions or decisions.
    His intention is to help those in need.
    Ang kanyang intensyon ay makatulong sa mga nangangailangan.
    A specific plan or intended action that one wants to achieve.
    He laid out an intention to start a business.
    Naglatag siya ng intensyon upang magsimula ng negosyo.
    The spirit or meaning behind a statement or action.
    We must understand his intention behind what he said.
    Dapat nating maunawaan ang kanyang intensyon sa sinabi niya.

    Etymology

    From the English word 'intention'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the intention is clear
    the goal is fully understood.
    malinaw ang intensyon
    the intention is not clear
    the goal is uncertain or hard to explain.
    hindi malinaw ang intensyon

    Related Words

    motive
    The reason or cause of an action.
    motibo
    decision
    The choice or decision regarding something.
    desisyon

    Slang Meanings

    Plan or goal in life.
    What’s your intention in life? Do you need to save up?
    Anong intensyon mo sa buhay? Kailangan mo bang mag-ipon?
    Offer or purpose for someone.
    He has good intentions for you but you seem uninterested.
    May magandang intensyon siya sa'yo pero parang wala kang pakialam.
    Motive or reason for doing something.
    What’s your intention in attaching this to the report?
    Ano ang intensyon mo sa pag-attach nito sa report?