Magpahalata (en. To show)
/maɡ.pa.ha.la.ta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or stance that expresses something.
Reveal your true feelings to him.
Magpahalata ka ng iyong tunay na nararamdaman sa kaniya.
The act of giving information or signs.
Your look revealed your doubt.
Ang iyong tingin ay nagmagpahalata ng iyong pagdududa.
To give a hint or signal about something.
I need to show that I don't want to talk.
Kailangan kong magpahalata na ayaw kong makipag-usap.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'pahalata' which means 'to show' or 'to reveal'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Show emotions
Express feelings to someone.
Magpahalata ng damdamin
Related Words
revelation
A noun that refers to something that shows or gives a hint.
pahalata
spread
The act of conveying or disseminating information.
ikalat
Slang Meanings
to show one's true feelings
Why don’t you just let it show that you’re angry at him?
Bakit di ka na lang magpahalata na may galit ka sa kanya?
to confess or admit
I hope you’ll let it show to him that you like him.
Sana magpahalata ka na sa kanya na gusto mo siya.
don’t hide your emotions
Don’t let it show to him that you don’t like him.
Huwag kang magpahalata sa kanya na hindi mo siya gusto.