Magdeklama (en. To declare)

mag-dek-la-ma

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Make a statement or formal announcement.
Declare your intentions at the next meeting.
Magdeklara ka ng iyong mga intensyon sa susunod na pagpupulong.
Speak authoritatively about something.
The director decided to declare a state of emergency.
Ang direktor ay nagdesisyon na magdeklara ng isang estado ng emerhensiya.
Express an opinion or viewpoint publicly.
She will declare her support for the project.
Magdeklara siya ng kanyang suporta para sa proyekto.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'declarar'

Common Phrases and Expressions

declare war
Formal announcement of the start of a war.
magdeklara ng digmaan
declare feelings
Express opinion or feelings about an issue.
magdeklara ng saloobin

Related Words

declamation
A literary or formal speech in front of an audience.
deklamasyon
statement
A form of words used to express an idea or information.
pahayag

Slang Meanings

To complain or express grievances.
Wow, a lot of people have been complaining to the admin about the new rules.
Grabe, ang dami nang nagdeklama sa admin tungkol sa bagong rules.
To give an opinion on a particular issue.
Students really need to speak up about the tuition fee increase issue.
Kailangan na talagang magdeklama yung mga estudyante sa isyu ng tuition fee increase.