Magsalawal (en. To explain or elaborate)

/maɡsalawal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to speak about something in more detail.

Please elaborate on your project so that everyone can understand better.

Magsalawal ka tungkol sa iyong proyekto upang mas maunawaan ng lahat.

The act of providing clarification or additional information.

Let's elaborate so that there won't be any misunderstandings.

Magsalawal tayo upang hindi magkaroon ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.

The term 'magsalawal' comes from the root 'salawal' meaning 'to arrange things' or 'to speak well'.

Please elaborate.

Prepare to explain your idea to clarify it better.

Magsalawal ka.

explanation

A process of expounding or clarifying an idea or sentiment.

paliwanag

detail

Element that provides specific information in a statement.

detalye

To show off or to brag.

Wow, Mark is really high and mighty, he just seems to be showing off in the back of his car.

Grabe, ang taas ng lipad ni Mark, parang magsalawal na lang siya sa likod ng kotse niya.

To play hard to get.

He really doesn’t like me, he just seems to play hard to get with everyone.

Ayaw niya talaga sa'kin, parang magsalawal lang siya sa lahat ng tao.