Ipalagay (en. To assume)

/ipa'laɡaj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To consider something as true or correct even if it is unproven.

Let us assume that he won the competition.

Ipalagay natin na siya ang nanalo sa paligsahan.

To think or assume different situations.

Assume that everything is alright before we leave.

Ipalagay mo na ayos na ang lahat bago tayo umalis.

To serve as the basis of an argument or statement.

Assume these data to maintain credibility.

Ipalagay ang mga datos na ito upang mapanatili ang kredibilidad.

Derived from the root word 'palagay' which means 'to think' or 'to consider'.

suppose that

Consider or think of something as true from a source.

ipalagay na

assumption

A statement or idea that is considered true but lacks sufficient evidence.

palagay

mind

The process of forming ideas, conclusions, and assumptions.

isip

think

Just think that nothing bad happened.

Ipalagay mo na lang na walang nangyaring masama.

pretend

Pretend that you are talking to him instead.

Ipalagay mo nang siya na lang ang kausap mo.

consider

Consider me as the boss here.

Ipalagay mo na ako ang boss dito.