Maghinala (en. To suspect)
/maɡhiˈna.la/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Inquiry or doubt regarding something or someone.
He suspected that his friend was doing something wrong.
Nag-hinala siya na may ginagawang masama ang kanyang kaibigan.
Having an idea that something is true even without concrete evidence.
He has a suspicion that his brother is involved in the loss of his jewelry.
May hinala siya na ang kanyang kapatid ay may kinalaman sa pagkawala ng kanyang alahas.
Due to signs, having doubts in mind.
His behavior gave me the suspicion that he had a hidden secret.
Ang kanyang pag-uugali ay nagbigay sa akin ng hinala na may sikreto siyang itinagong.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have suspicion
to have suspicion
may hinala
suspicions about something
suspicions about something
hinala sa kung ano
Related Words
suspicion
The state of doubt or uncertainty.
hinala
crab
A type of animal that has suspected movements underwater.
alimango
Slang Meanings
To doubt, to suspect
Why does Jake always seem to avoid? He looks like he’s hiding something, I’m starting to suspect.
Bakit parang laging nag-iiwas si Jake? Mukhang may tinatago siya, maghinala na ako.
To think badly
Don’t jump to conclusions right away, that might not be the reason.
Huwag kang maghinala agad, baka hindi naman yun ang dahilan.