Magpalabra (en. To speak)

/maɡ.pa.'la.βra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the process of speaking or expressing.
Speak clearly about your ideas.
Magpalabra ka nang maayos sa iyong mga ideya.
Arranging words to form a sentence.
You should speak correctly for correct grammar.
Dapat magpalabra ng tama para sa correct grammar.
Providing information or a message to another person.
Speak to them about the project.
Magpalabra ka sa kanila tungkol sa proyekto.

Etymology

Root words: 'word' and the Spanish word 'palabra'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Speak now.
Get ready to say what you need to say.
Magpalabra ka na.
No one spoke.
No one talked about the issue.
Walang nagpalabra.

Related Words

word
A unit of language with meaning.
salita
communication
Sharing information through words.
pakikipag-usap

Slang Meanings

to act overly artistic
Wow, so many are trying to show off in front of the camera just to look cool.
Grabe, ang daming magpalabra sa harap ng camera para lang magmukhang cool.
just saying something for the sake of it
Just don’t act like you know, I already know you don’t know the answer.
Huwag ka na lang magpalabra, alam ko namang hindi mo alam ang sagot.
to speak aimlessly
He wasted his time just rambling without any help.
Naubos na ang oras niya sa magpalabra nang hindi naman nagtutulungan.