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    Magdahilan (en. To make excuses)

    mag-da-hi-lan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of giving a reason or explanation.
    Do not make excuses for your mistakes.
    Huwag magdahilan sa iyong pagkakasala.
    The process of presenting reasons to defend oneself.
    He often makes excuses when asked about his shortcomings.
    Madalas siyang magdahilan kapag tinatanong tungkol sa kanyang mga pagkukulang.
    Giving a reason in a situation to avoid responsibility.
    He made the excuse of being tired to avoid going to work.
    Siya ay nagdahilan ng pagod para hindi makapunta sa trabaho.

    Etymology

    Originates from the root word 'dahilan' which refers to a reason or cause.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make excuses
    To create reasons to evade a responsibility or blame.
    magdahilan ng dahilan

    Related Words

    reason
    The conditions or factors that cause an event.
    dahilan
    excuse
    A reason that is often untrue or born out of avoidance.
    palusot

    Slang Meanings

    To give an excuse or reason to evade.
    Mike said he always makes excuses when asked about the requirements.
    Sabi ni Mike, lagi siyang magdahilan kapag tinatanong siya ng mga requirements.
    To invent a reason that isn't true.
    Some people just keep making excuses; they should learn to admit things.
    Puro magdahilan na lang ang ibang tao, dapat matuto na silang umamin.
    Always has an excuse for unfinished tasks.
    He always makes excuses in situations like that.
    Siya kasi, palaging magdahilan sa mga ganyang sitwasyon.