Linawin (en. Clarify)

li-na-win

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Make something clear or bright.
Clarify your plans before making a decision.
Linawin mo ang iyong mga plano bago magdesisyon.
Express an idea or information clearly.
You need to clarify this to avoid misunderstandings.
Kailangan mo itong linawin upang maiwasan ang hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Ensure the correct understanding of a situation.
Due to many questions, the project details need to be clarified.
Dahil sa maraming tanong, kinakailangang linawin ang mga detalye ng proyekto.

Etymology

from the word 'linaw' meaning clear or bright

Common Phrases and Expressions

please clarify
Please explain or clarify what you are saying.
linawin mo
clarify the discussions
Make the discussed topics clear in a conversation.
linawin ang mga usapan

Related Words

clarity
The state or condition of being clear.
linaw
explanation
An answer or explanation to a question or issue.
paliwanag

Slang Meanings

Clarify
Can you clarify what you want to say?
Linawin mo nga kung anong gusto mong sabihin.
Speak more clearly
It seems like what you're saying is a mess, just speak more clearly.
Parang ang gulo ng sinasabi mo, linawin mo na lang.
Explain
Okay, just explain it because I don't get it.
Sige, linawin mo na lang kasi hindi ko gets.
Lighten up what you're saying
Clarify it so it doesn't come off too heavy to them.
Linawin mo para hindi masyadong mabigat ang dating sa kanila.