Magpalagay (en. To assume)

mag-pah-lah-gay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb expressing an opinion or perspective about something.

Let's assume that you will be successful in your project.

Magpalagay tayo na ikaw ay magiging tagumpay sa iyong proyekto.

The act of forming an idea or assumption from existing data or observations.

You should assume based on the evidence we have.

Magpalagay ka batay sa mga ebidensya na mayroon tayo.

To make assumptions in a situation even if it is not certain.

Assume that he will arrive on time.

Magpalagay ka na darating siya sa tamang oras.

from the root word 'palagay'

Let's assume

An imagination or assumption about something.

Magpalagay tayo

opinion

An opinion or perspective that may serve as the basis for a decision.

palagay

generous

The act of emphasizing a certain assumption or idea.

mapagbigay

to pretend or act as if

Don't pretend that you're rich, because it's obvious you're not.

Huwag kang magpalagay na mayaman ka, dahil halata namang hindi.

to post random stuff on social media

Enough of posting your selfies, it's getting annoying.

Tama na ang magpalagay ng selfies mo, nakakairita na.

to give an opinion or idea

Don't just give your opinion on the situation, you should be fact-based.

Huwag kang magpalagay ng kung ano sa sitwasyon, dapat fact-based ka.