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    Magpangalan (en. To name)

    /mɐɡpɐŋˈɡɐlɐn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of giving a name to a person or thing.
    Pretend that he is your friend and name him.
    Magpanggap kang siya ang iyong kaibigan at magpangalan sa kanya.
    The process of choosing or identifying a name.
    In the interview, you need to name your ambitions.
    Sa pakikipanayam, kinakailangan mong magpangalan ng iyong mga ambisyon.
    Understanding a person or thing through a name.
    Sometimes it's hard to name newly learned things.
    Minsan mahirap magpangalan sa mga bagong natutunan.

    Etymology

    The word 'pangalan' comes from the root word 'ngalan' with the prefix 'mag-' indicating the action of having a name.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    name a child
    Deciding the name of a newborn baby.
    magpangalan ng anak
    name a company
    The process of giving a name to a business.
    magpangalan ng kumpanya

    Related Words

    name
    A word or form used to identify a person, place, or thing.
    pangalan
    calling
    The act of saying a nickname or name to get someone's attention.
    pagtawag

    Slang Meanings

    to call someone
    Do you name someone when you need something?
    Magpangalan ka ba ng tao kapag may kailangan ka?
    to say a name
    For the registration, you need to state your full name.
    Para sa registration, kailangan mong magpangalan ng iyong buong pangalan.