Malingpahayag (en. Misstatement)
/ma-liŋ-pa-jaɪg/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A statement that contains incorrect information.
The misstatement about the news caused confusion.
Ang malingpahayag tungkol sa balita ay nagdulot ng kalituhan.
A statement that contains an error in interpretation or meaning.
His misstatement arose from not researching properly.
Ang kanyang malingpahayag ay nagmula sa hindi siya nag-research ng tama.
The presence of information that is untrue or incorrect.
The misstatement about his reputation had no basis.
Ang malingpahayag tungkol sa kanyang reputasyon ay wala namang batayan.
Etymology
from 'wrong' and 'statement'
Common Phrases and Expressions
false statement
a type of statement that is untrue or contains an error
maling pahayag
Related Words
statement
A form of expressing an idea or information.
pahayag
wrong
Indicates incorrectness or negativity.
mali
Slang Meanings
gossip
There's gossip going around that the teacher said he won't pass.
May chismis na nabanggit ang guro na hindi siya papasa.
fake news
Don't believe that misinformation, that's just fake news.
Wag kang maniwala sa malingpahayag na iyon, 'fake news' lang yan.
accusation
That misinformation against him seems like just an accusation.
Parang bintang lang ang malingpahayag na iyon laban sa kanya.
troll
That misinformation came from a troll with nothing better to do.
Yung malingpahayag na yun galing sa isang troll na walang magawa.