Makapagsalita (en. To be able to speak)

/makapagsalita/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Able to speak.
He is able to speak many languages.
Siya ay makapagsalita ng maraming wika.
A condition of having the ability to speak.
He needs time to be able to speak openly about his feelings.
Kailangan niya ng oras upang makapagsalita ng lantaran tungkol sa kanyang nararamdaman.
The ability to express oneself through words.
We should be able to speak honestly with each other.
Dapat tayong makapagsalita nang tapat sa isa't isa.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be able to speak the truth
to be able to express honesty
makapagsalita ng totoo

Related Words

speaking
The process of expressing thoughts or ideas through words.
pagsasalita
word
An element of speech; a word.
salita

Slang Meanings

to speak quickly or energetically
He really speaks fast, like he's on electricity!
Ang bilis talaga niyang makapagsalita, parang may kuryente!
to articulate or express knowledge well
Of course, you need to speak well in front of everyone!
Siyempre, kailangan makapagsalita ng maayos sa harap ng lahat!
to engage in argument or debate
He doesn’t want to speak out, he always just sulks.
Ayaw niya makapagsalita, palaging nagmumukmok lang.