Ipahiwatig (en. To indicate)

/ipaˈhiwatɪg/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb indicating the action of conveying a message or information.
It is important to indicate your feelings to him.
Mahalaga na ipahiwatig ang iyong pakiramdam sa kanya.
To suggest something that is not explicitly stated.
With her smile, she indicated her happiness.
Sa kanyang ngiti, siya ay nag-ipahiwatig ng kasiyahan.
To give a signal or sign.
Indicating changes in the plan is important.
Mahalaga ang pag-ipahiwatig ng mga pagbabago sa plano.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'pahiwatig' which means indication, along with the prefix 'i-' indicating an action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to indicate one's feelings
to convey what one feels or thinks as a message.
ipahiwatig ang saloobin

Related Words

indication
An indication or signal of an idea or information.
pahiwatig

Slang Meanings

to give a hint
You should hint to him that you are interested.
Dapat mong ipahiwatig sa kanya na interesado ka.
to signify
His face shows that he wants to signify something.
Ipinapakita ng mukha niya na may gusto siyang ipahiwatig.
to imply
He implied that he has problems at work.
Nagpahiwatig siya na may problema siya sa trabaho.