Magtaltalan (en. To debate)

/magtal·ta·lan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that indicates discussing or debating a topic.
The students have begun to debate about their projects.
Nagsimula na ang mga estudyante na magtaltalan tungkol sa kanilang mga proyekto.
Giving an opinion on an issue that follows with questioning or objection.
They often debate when discussing politics.
Madalas silang magtaltalan kapag naguusap tungkol sa politika.
The process of conducting a discussion aimed at finding the truth or a creative solution to an issue.
Let’s debate to figure out what steps need to be taken.
Magtaltalan tayo upang malaman kung anong hakbang ang nararapat gawin.

Etymology

The word 'magtaltalan' comes from the root 'taltal' which means to talk or debate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let’s debate.
Let's have a discussion or debate.
Magtaltalan tayo.

Related Words

discussion
A process of conversing where people exchange ideas and opinions.
talakayan
conversation
A simple discussion or treatment of a topic.
pag-uusap

Slang Meanings

to argue or engage in discussions
My childhood friends really love to argue about everything.
Yung mga kababata ko, mahilig talagang magtaltalan sa mga bagay-bagay.
to speak with differing opinions
That's why there's chaos, because they all argued about the incident.
Kaya nagkakagulo kasi lahat sila ay nagtaltalan sa nangyaring insidente.
to debate or discuss arguments
Let's not argue, it's better to just agree.
Huwag na tayong magtaltalan, mas mabuti pang magkasundo na lang.