Magdiyak (en. To pry)

/maɡˈdjak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Reflects the action of probing or investigating things.
He pries into the secrets of his friend.
Magdiyak siya sa mga lihim ng kanyang kaibigan.
To perform a manipulation to obtain information.
Pry into your classmates about their projects.
Magdiyak ka sa iyong mga kaklase tungkol sa kanilang mga proyekto.
To interfere or intrude in someone's personal life.
Don't pry into other people's personal conversations.
Huwag magdiyak sa mga personal na usapan ng ibang tao.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pry for information
to obtain knowledge from someone else
magdiyak ng impormasyon
don't pry
expression of disapproval for intruding into someone else's private life
huwag magdiyak

Related Words

inquiry
Investigating or obtaining information.
usisa
knowledge
Knowledge or information obtained from others.
alam

Slang Meanings

Saying something untrue or a lie.
Don't lie, I know that's not true.
Huwag kang magdiyak, alam ko namang hindi totoo 'yan.
Avoiding the truth or being straightforward.
Why lie, that's not going to help your situation.
Bakit ka magdiyak, hindi naman makakatulong 'yan sa sitwasyon mo.
Twisting the truth.
With every lie you tell, people lose trust in you.
Sa bawat kwentong magdiyak mo, nawawalan ng tiwala ang mga tao sa'yo.