Magkakutob (en. Intuitive)

/maɡkaˈkutob/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Provides an indication or gut feel about something.
I have a hunch that this project will be successful.
May magkakutob ako na magiging matagumpay ang proyektong ito.
Having a strong feeling that something is happening.
He had a gut feeling that something was wrong with his plan.
Nagkaroon siya ng magkakutob na may mali sa kanyang plano.
A form of guessing not based on evidence but on feelings.
His intuition helped him in making the decision.
Ang kanyang magkakutob ay nakatulong sa kanya sa desisyon.

Etymology

derived from 'kutob', meaning 'to guess' or 'to speculate' about the future.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I have a hunch
I have a gut feeling about something
May kutob ako
There will be a suspicion
Indicating an impending feeling or guess about something
Magkakaroon ng kutob

Related Words

suspicion
An assumption without solid evidence but with a strong feeling.
hinala
experience
Knowledge based on past experiences and observations.
karanasan

Slang Meanings

has a gut feeling or suspicion
It seems like there's a gut feeling since he didn't ask me.
Mukhang may magkakutob na hindi siya nagtanong sa akin.
you know what I mean
I don’t need to explain, you’ll just get it.
Di ko na kailangan ipaliwanag, magkakutob ka na lang.
suspicious or shady
I discovered something that casts suspicion on his motives.
Nakadiskubre ako ng bagay na magkakutob sa kanyang motibo.