Mahalata (en. Obvious)
/ma-ha-la-ta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to something that is easily noticed or seen.
The change in his face is obvious.
Mahalata ang pagbabago sa kanyang mukha.
A feature of a situation that cannot be denied.
His anger is obvious in his voice.
Mahalata ang kanyang galit sa kanyang boses.
Stating that the information or facts are clear.
Their lack of preparation is obvious.
Mahalata ang kakulangan ng kanilang paghahanda.
Etymology
Root word: halata
Common Phrases and Expressions
The mistake is obvious
The mistake can be noticed.
Mahalata ang pagkakamali
The tiredness is obvious
It's easy to see that a person is tired.
Mahalata ang pagod
Related Words
seen
The action of observing or identifying something.
nakikita
noticed
The perception or recognition of something or someone.
napapansin
Slang Meanings
Water plant (a plant or tree that is quite large and hairy).
The mahalata my uncles have seems to be quite painful for my body.
Ang mahalata ng mga uncle ko parang ang sakit ng katawan ko.
Slander or spreading bad information about a person.
Why are you paying attention to that mahalata, it’s worthless.
Bakit mo pinapansin 'yang mahalata na 'yan, walang kwenta 'yan.
Hiding emotions or feelings from others.
I might get mahalata, I can’t hide my feelings for him anymore.
Baka mahalata na ako, hindi ko na kayang itago ang nararamdaman ko sa kanya.