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    Magpahiwatig (en. To imply)

    /maɡpahiˈwatɪɡ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Giving a statement that is not direct.
    He hinted at his feelings through gestures.
    Siya ay nagpahiwatig ng kanyang saloobin sa pamamagitan ng mga kilos.
    The act of expressing an idea or feeling in a way that is not directly observable.
    His words implied doubt.
    Ang kanyang mga salita ay nagmagpahiwatig ng pagdududa.
    To be an indicator of something.
    The drop in his voice implied that he was worried.
    Ang pagbaba ng kanyang boses ay nagpahiwatig na siya ay nag-aalala.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'pahiwatig' meaning 'to express'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    imply feelings
    express emotions
    magpahiwatig ng mga damdamin
    implied change
    signaled that there is a change
    nagpahiwatig ng pagbabago

    Related Words

    hint
    A phrase or signal that describes what is represented.
    pahiwatig
    to persuade
    To tell or encourage someone to do something.
    manghikayat

    Slang Meanings

    to give hints or indirect expressions
    He loved her but didn't say it, so he just hinted at it with his actions.
    Nagmahal siya pero di niya sabihin, kaya nagmagpahiwatig lang siya sa kanyang mga ginawa.
    to refer to something without being direct
    He intentionally hinted that he was the favorite of the boss by being more diligent.
    Sinasadya niyang magpahiwatig na siya ang gusto ng boss sa pamamagitan ng pagiging masigasig.