Magintindi (en. To understand)

ma-gin-tin-di

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to acquire knowledge or understanding about something.
He needs to understand in order to follow the discussion.
Kailangan niyang magintindi upang makasunod sa talakayan.
The ability to create a mental image of a concept or idea.
He succeeded in understanding complex theories.
Nagtagumpay siya na magintindi ng mga komplikadong teorya.
The process of receiving and interpreting information or messages.
Understanding news is important for being a citizen.
Ang magintindi sa mga balita ay mahalaga sa pagiging mamamayan.

Etymology

from the word 'intindi' meaning 'understanding'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Difficult to understand
Refers to the difficulty of understanding a topic or idea.
Mahirap magintindi

Related Words

understanding
The ability to grasp or receive a message or information.
intindi
comprehension
The process of understanding that brings meaning to experiences.
unawa

Slang Meanings

to admit or accept a situation
Come on, just understand that he's not interested.
Sige na, magintindi ka na lang na hindi siya interesado.
to compromise or agree with an idea
You really need to understand the group's decision.
Kailangan mo talagang magintindi sa desisyon ng grupo.
to be strong in the face of challenges
You must understand the problems and not back down.
Dapat magintindi ka sa mga problema at hindi umurong.
to be patient with people or situations
Even if it's annoying, you need to understand him.
Kahit na nakakainis na, kailangan mong magintindi sa kanya.