Maaninawan (en. Understanding)
/man-i-na-wan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of understanding or comprehension of something.
In their conversation, they reached an understanding about the project.
Sa kanilang pag-uusap, nagkaroon sila ng maanihawan tungkol sa proyekto.
Understanding that arises from clear communication.
Understanding is important among colleagues at work.
Mahalaga ang maaninawan sa pagitan ng mga kasamahan sa trabaho.
An agreement or alignment of perspectives on an issue.
The understanding resulted in a good relationship among family members.
Ang maaninawan ay nagresulta sa magandang relasyon ng mga miyembro ng pamilya.
verb
The process of creating understanding or accepting an idea.
It is important to understand each other to avoid misunderstandings.
Mahalagang maainawan ang isa't isa upang maiwasan ang hindi pagkaintindihan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Be clear in understanding
Ensure that there is a good understanding.
Maging malinaw ang maaninawan
Related Words
understanding
A state where people work together to understand each other.
pagkakaintindihan
communication
The process of exchanging information or ideas with people.
pakikipag-usap
Slang Meanings
When you realize that what you did is wrong or bad, it's like 'I should've rejected that'.
I’ll just maaninawan, it’s okay, this shouldn’t be taken seriously.
Maaninawan na lang ako, okay lang yan, di na ito dapat pinagdadalhan.
Struggling with the situation, weighing opinions.
I don’t know what decision to make, I’m gathering my thoughts to maaninawan.
Hindi ko alam kung anong desisyon ang gagawin, bumubuwelo ako para maaninawan.