Ipagpalagay (en. Assume)
/ipaɡpalagaɪ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Make a conclusion or assumption based on information.
He assumed that he would arrive on time for his meeting.
Ipinagpalagay niya na makakarating siya sa oras sa kanyang pulong.
Look at a situation as true even without sufficient evidence.
Sometimes, we assume things that are wrong.
Minsan, ipinagpalagay natin ang mga bagay na mali.
Think or consider a thing that may be true.
The teacher assumed that all students understood the lesson.
Ipinagpalagay ng guro na lahat ng estudyante ay naiintindihan ang aralin.
Etymology
Formed from the root word 'palagay' with the prefix 'ipag-'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
assume that
An assumption about a situation.
ipagpalagay na
Related Words
assumption
An idea or conclusion about something.
palagay
thought
The process of thinking or forming ideas.
isip
Slang Meanings
Just for discussion
Let's just assume that won't happen, so we don't get stressed.
Ipagpalagay na lang natin na hindi mangyayari 'yon, para hindi tayo ma-stress.
Alright, go on
Assume that he's there, just go ahead.
Ipagpalagay mong nandiyan siya, ituloy mo na.