Magbintang (en. To declare)

/maɡˈbɪn.tang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to declare or show something.
He declared a lie in front of everyone.
Magbintang siya ng kasinungalingan sa harap ng lahat.
The act of providing proof or testimony.
He testified in court about the crime he witnessed.
Magbintang siya sa hukuman ukol sa krimen na kanyang nasaksihan.
To talk about an event or situation.
He recounted details about the incident.
Magbintang siya ng mga detalye tungkol sa insidente.

Etymology

Originating from 'bintang' which means 'sign' or 'indicator'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to accuse falsely
to call out or report a bad thing against others
magbintang ng masama

Related Words

accusation
A term referring to a charge or allegation.
bintang

Slang Meanings

To show off
She always shows off when there are people around.
Siya ay laging nagmamaganda tuwing may mga tao sa paligid.
To spread rumors
The news spread that he accused his friend.
Nagkalat na ang balita na siya ay nagbintang sa kaibigan niya.
To play a role, often in an exaggerated way
Sometimes people play roles like that to get noticed.
Minsan ang mga tao ay pumapapel sa ganyan para mapansin.