Magpaunawa (en. To explain)
/mag-pau-na-wa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To carry out the process of expressing or organizing information so that others can understand it.
He needs to explain to the people about the new office policy.
Kailangan niyang magpaunawa sa mga tao tungkol sa bagong patakaran sa opisina.
To provide an explanation about a thing or situation.
Sometimes it's hard to explain serious matters to children.
Minsan, mahirap magpaunawa sa mga bata tungkol sa mga seryosong bagay.
To perform clarification to eliminate confusion.
It is important to explain so that people do not make mistakes in their decisions.
Mahalaga ang magpaunawa upang hindi magkamali ang mga tao sa kanilang mga desisyon.
Etymology
The word 'paunawa' comes from 'unawa' which means understanding.
Common Phrases and Expressions
You need to explain to him/her.
Convey your message to him/her clearly.
Magpaunawa ka sa kanya.
There is a need for explanation.
There is a need for clear communication.
Kailangan ng magpaunawa
Related Words
understanding
It refers to a person's ability to comprehend things.
unawa
explanation
A detail or description that clarifies a concept.
paliwanag
Slang Meanings
To explain
Do you need to explain to him about what happened?
Kailangan mo bang magpaunawa sa kanya tungkol sa nangyari?
To clarify
We should explain to avoid misunderstandings.
Dapat tayong magpaunawa para maiwasan ang mga hindi pagkakaintindihan.
To make it clear
Come on, just make it clear to him!
Sige na, magpaunawa ka na lang sa kanya!