Maintindihan (en. To understand each other)

/maɪn.tɪn.dɪ.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The ability of individuals to express and receive information from each other.
It is important to understand each member's perspective in the team.
Mahalagang maintindihan ang pananaw ng bawat isa sa team.
A verb referring to the process of one person understanding what another is saying or thinking.
We need to understand each other for our conversation to go smoothly.
Kailangan nating maintindihan ang isa't isa upang maging maayos ang ating usapan.
Having an agreement in thoughts or feelings between people.
Their understanding led to a better relationship.
Ang kanilang maintindihan ay nagbigay-daan sa mas mabuting relasyon.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'intindi' which means 'understanding' or 'comprehension'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I understand you
Statement of understanding of what someone is saying.
Naiintindihan kita
No understanding
Statement indicating no understanding.
Walang maintindihan

Related Words

understanding
The process of understanding or comprehending information.
intindi
comprehension
The condition of mutual understanding or comprehension.
kaunawaan

Slang Meanings

to realize or to get
Wow, finally, I get why he got angry!
Naku, finally, maintindihan ko na kung bakit siya nagalit!
to follow or to get an idea
He said, I'm a bit struggling to understand your lesson.
Sabi niya, medyo hirap akong maintindihan ang leksiyon mo.
to appreciate
You’ll understand it too when you get older, I promise!
Maintindihan mo rin kapag tumanda ka na, promise!