Magpahayag (en. To express)

mag-pa-hayag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To speak or make a statement on a particular subject.
He needs to express his opinion at the meeting.
Kailangan niyang magpahayag ng kanyang opinyon sa pulong.
To convey thoughts or feelings to another person.
Express how you feel about him.
Magpahayag ka ng iyong nararamdaman sa kanya.
To provide information or news to the public.
The leaders decided to announce their plan to the citizens.
Ang mga lider ay nagpasya na magpahayag ng kanilang plano sa mga mamamayan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'hayag', meaning clear or evident.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to express feelings
to convey one's feelings to another person
magpahayag ng damdamin
to express thoughts
to articulate one's thoughts or feelings
magpahayag ng saloobin

Related Words

clear
Evident or obvious, not hidden.
hayag
statement
A declaration or announcement made to the public.
pahayag

Slang Meanings

to share
Why don’t you just say the truth? Just share it already.
Bakit di mo pa sinasabi yung totoo? Mag-share ka na kasi.
to express
You really need to express your feelings, so you won’t be stressed.
Kailangan mo talagang mag-express ng feelings mo, para di ka ma-stress.
to state or declare
Declare your feelings already, don’t be scared.
Ipahayag mo na ang saloobin mo, huwag kang matakot.