Magunawaan (en. To be understood)

/maɡunaˈwaʔan/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A verb that refers to having mutual understanding.
We need to understand each other to finish the project.
Kailangan nating magunawaan upang matapos ang proyekto.
Challenge the ability of a person to understand others.
Instead of fighting, I will try to understand how you feel.
Sahalip na mag-away, magunawaan kita sa iyong nararamdaman.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gunaw' meaning 'to disappear' or 'to destroy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

So that we can understand each other
To achieve mutual understanding.
Para magunawaan tayo

Related Words

to understand
The act of accepting or comprehending an idea or feeling.
unawain

Slang Meanings

Let's just move on.
That's enough of being led on, let's just move on.
Tama na 'yang paasa, magunawaan na lang tayo.
We need to level up.
We need to level up in our plans for life.
Kailangan na nating magunawaan sa mga plano natin sa buhay.
Start a new chapter.
As long as we understand each other, then we can start a new chapter.
Basta't magunawaan tayo, tsaka na tayo mag-start ng bagong chapter.