Magpaliwanag (en. To explain)

/maɡpaliwaˈnaɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of providing explanation or clarification.
He needs to explain his decisions.
Kailangan niyang magpaliwanag tungkol sa kanyang mga desisyon.
The process of making something clearer or more understandable.
He preferred to explain his ideas in front of the class.
Mas pinili niyang magpaliwanag ng kanyang mga ideya sa harap ng klase.
Helping others understand a complex subject or idea.
He often explains to students who struggle with the lesson.
Madalas siyang magpaliwanag sa mga estudyante na nahihirapan sa leksyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Please explain.
When requesting or ordering to provide an explanation.
Magpaliwanag ka nga.
I don't understand, please explain.
Indicating the need for further clarification.
Hindi ko maintindihan, magpaliwanag ka.

Related Words

explanation
Means light or clarity.
paliwanag
explanation process
The process of explaining or expressing an idea.
pagpaliwanag

Slang Meanings

explain in a simpler way
Can you explain it in an easier way so I can understand it?
Magpaliwanag ka nga ng mas simpleng paraan para maintindihan ko!
speak clearly
Maybe you should explain first before we make a decision.
Baka magpaliwanag ka muna bago tayo magdesisyon.
give more details
Explain more details about the project.
Magpaliwanag ka pa ng iba pang detalye tungkol sa project.
be clear about things
Explain to them what happened.
Magpaliwanag ka sa kanila kung ano ang mga nangyari.