Kalunyain (en. To speculate)

/ka.lu.nja.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To make a hypothesis or opinion based on clues or parts of information.

Don't speculate about his plans for next week.

Huwag kang kalunyain ang tungkol sa kanyang mga plano sa susunod na linggo.

English

to speculate about something

to make a hypothesis about a particular issue

kalunyain ang isang bagay

guess

A word referring to an idea or perspective formed from limited information.

hula

Teasing people who are overly dramatic.

Just tease them, your drama won't lead anywhere.

Kalunyain mo na lang 'yan, wala namang patutunguhan 'yang drama mo.

Mocking someone, often in a joking tone.

You're so full of yourself, like who do you think you are!

Ang kalunyain mo, akala mo kung sino ka!

Exaggerating a situation for entertainment.

Just make a joke out of it like I’ll be studying here forever!

Kalunyain mo na habang buhay akong nag-aaral dito sa bahay!