Magbigay-alam (en. To inform)

/maɡ.biˈɡaj.ʔa.lam/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of providing information or knowledge.
It is important to inform the public about laws.
Mahalaga ang magbigay-alam sa publiko ukol sa mga batas.
The act of reporting or announcing an event.
Always inform your superiors about emerging problems.
Laging magbigay-alam sa mga nakatataas tungkol sa mga problemang lumalabas.
Providing details to another person.
Sometimes, we need to inform our colleagues about what changes have occurred.
Minsan, kailangan natin magbigay-alam sa mga kasama kung anong mga pagbabago ang naganap.

Etymology

from the root words 'bigay' (to give) and 'alam' (knowledge, information)

Common Phrases and Expressions

to inform others
to let someone know something
magbigay-alam sa iba
inform immediately
to let know important information at once
magbigay-alam agad

Related Words

information
knowledge or details about something
impormasyon
news
events or information shared with the public
balita

Slang Meanings

to give information or news
Hey, do you know? Give him a heads up about the party later!
Uy, alam mo ba? Magbigayalam ka na sa kanya tungkol sa party mamaya!
to give an update
Let your friends know what happened with the exam.
Magbigayalam ka sa mga kaibigan mo kung anong nangyari sa exam.
to announce the news
We need to inform everyone that there's a change in the event.
Kailangan natin magbigayalam sa lahat na may pagbabago sa event.