Maghabla (en. To speak)
mah-gah-blah
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to speak or provide a statement.
Speak to your teacher about your problems.
Magsalita ka sa inyong guro tungkol sa iyong mga problema.
To express or state an opinion.
He was strongly invited to speak about his suggestions.
Mahigpit na inanyayahan siya na maghabla tungkol sa kanyang mga suhestyon.
To use a language or dialect in communication.
It's important that you speak clearly so that others can understand you.
Mahalaga na maghabla ka ng malinaw upang maunawaan ka ng iba.
Etymology
From the root word 'habla' meaning to speak.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to speak the truth
to speak honestly or without deceit
maghabla ng totoo
to speak in front of people
to speak publicly
maghabla sa harap ng tao
Related Words
warning giver
A word that refers to the act of giving a warning or information.
nagababala
spokesperson
A person with the role of speaking on behalf of others.
tagapagsalita
Slang Meanings
talking as if not serious
He's just maghabla, he's not serious.
Nag-hahabla lang siya, hindi naman yan seryoso.
to banter or joke around
Come on, just maghabla so the conversation won't be boring.
Sige na, maghabla ka na lang para hindi boring ang usapan.
to share stories or gossip
Just maghabla, I want to hear the latest gossip!
Maghabla ka na, gusto ko marinig ang latest na chika!