Manalita (en. To speak)

/ma-na-li-ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to speak or express.
You need to speak well to express your opinion.
Kailangan mong manalita ng mabuti upang maipahayag ang iyong opinyon.
Acts of communication or expressing personal thoughts.
People will speak if they want to express their feelings.
Ang mga tao ay manalita kung nais nilang ipahayag ang kanilang nararamdaman.
Expressing one's feelings or views to others.
It is important to speak in front of many people to make an impact.
Mahalagang manalita sa harap ng maraming tao upang magkaroon ng epekto.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'nalita' meaning to speak or express.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Speak honestly
To speak truthfully and directly.
Manalita ng tapat
Speak properly
To speak in an appropriate and polite manner.
Manalita nang maayos

Related Words

will speak
The future form of manalita meaning 'will speak'.
sasalita
word
A noun referring to a word or statement.
salita

Slang Meanings

To start or get up from a situation.
Let's manalita! We might be late for class.
Manalita na tayo! Baka mahuli tayo sa klase.
To embark on a new challenge or opportunity.
We should manalita on our new project.
Dapat na tayong manalita sa ating bagong proyekto.
To rise or ascend to a new level, especially in success.
Let’s manalita to the next level of the fight.
Manalita na tayo sa susunod na level ng laban.