Isyu (en. Issue)

is-yu

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A topic or matter being discussed or debated.
Many issues arose in yesterday's meeting.
Maraming isyu ang lumutang sa pulong kahapon.
An official statement or document released to the public.
The government released a new issue of guidelines.
Naglabas ang gobyerno ng bagong isyu ng mga alituntunin.

Etymology

English: issue

Common Phrases and Expressions

social issues
Problems or social matters that need solutions.
mga isyu sa lipunan
hot issue
An issue that affects the emotions of many people.
mainit na isyu

Related Words

matter
A subject that can be discussed or talked about.
usapin
theme
The main or central idea of a conversation or discussion.
tema

Slang Meanings

Issue or problem being talked about.
There's still an issue with them, but they don't want to talk about it anymore.
May isyu pa rin yun sa kanila, pero ayaw na nilang pag-usapan.
News or controversy that people are discussing.
That's a very sensitive issue; many people have a say on that.
Napaka-sensitibong isyu yan, marami ang may say.
Complaint or report about a situation.
They have so many issues with the project; it needs fixing.
Ang dami nilang isyu sa proyekto, dapat ayusin.