Magbarikan (en. To listen attentively)

/maɡ.ba.ɾi.kan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To take steps or converse to listen carefully.

It's important to listen attentively in meetings to express your opinion.

Mahalaga ang magbarikan sa mga pulong upang maipahayag ang iyong opinyon.

Listen with appreciation to what others are saying.

Listening to the stories of the elders provides knowledge.

Ang magbarikan sa mga kwento ng matatanda ay nagbibigay kaalaman.

Follow what others are saying during a discussion or debate.

Sometimes you really need to listen attentively before answering questions.

Minsan kailangan talagang magbarikan bago sumagot sa mga katanungan.

Derived from the word 'barika' meaning to listen or hear.

Let’s listen to each other well.

Let us listen attentively to one another.

Magbarikan tayo

reflective thinking

A process of deep contemplation or thought about what was said or heard.

pagbubulay-bulay

to rest or take time for oneself

Work is too much, I really need to magbarikan for a while.

Sobra na yung trabaho, kailangan na talagang magbarikan muna.

to enjoy or have fun

Finally, let's magbarikan at the beach this weekend!

Sa wakas, magbarikan tayo sa beach this weekend!