Magsumbal (en. To report)
/maɡˈsumbal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to report or submit information to an authority.
Report to the teacher if you have a problem with the lesson.
Magsumbal ka sa guro kung may problema ka sa aralin.
To provide a complaint or report to an institution or person.
Report to the hotline if you are dissatisfied with the service.
Magsumbal ka sa hotline kung may hindi ka gusto sa serbisyo.
To express feelings or grievances to a person or situation.
Express your feelings to your friends.
Magsumbal ka ng iyong saloobin sa iyong mga kaibigan.
Etymology
from the word 'sumbal', meaning 'report' or 'complaint'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
report to the authorities
to report to an official or person in authority
magsumbal sa awtoridad
file a complaint
to express dissatisfaction with a service
magsumbal ng reklamo
Related Words
complaint
A statement of feelings or a complaint typically made to an authority.
sumbong
complaint
Statement of dissatisfaction about a service or situation.
reklamo
Slang Meanings
To complain or provide information against someone.
Marco said he'll report to the teacher about his classmates who are bullying.
Sabi ni Marco na magsumbal siya sa teacher tungkol sa kanyang mga kaklase na nambubuli.
To report a mistake or a deficiency.
He might report about the assignment he didn't finish.
Baka magsumbal siya tungkol sa hindi niya natapos na assignment.