Manalumpati (en. To make a speech)

/ma-na-lum-pa-ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to speak in front of a person or group.
I need to give a speech at our meeting tomorrow.
Kailangan kong manalumpati sa aming pagkikita bukas.
To deliver or perform a speech or statement.
The students will give a speech at their graduation.
Ang mga estudyante ay manalumpati sa kanilang pagtatapos.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'lumpati' which means 'to speak' or 'to converse'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to speak in front of an audience
to address the public or a large group of people.
manalumpati sa harap ng madla
to speak with confidence
to address with assurance and certainty.
manalumpati ng may tiwala

Related Words

speech
A statement delivered in public.
talumpati
speaker
A person who delivers a speech or speaks in front of others.
tagapagsalita

Slang Meanings

to speak eloquently or with credibility
Marlon is great at manalumpati, like a professional speaker!
Ang galing ni Marlon manalumpati, parang professional na speaker!
to talk as if it's not true
Don't trust him, he just talks a lot but has no substance.
Huwag kang magtiwala sa kanya, manalumpati lang siya nang manalumpati pero wala namang laman.
to speak nicely but without meaning
When he gave his speech, it was just all talk, without any concrete solutions.
Nang nag-speech siya, puro manalumpati lang, walang konkretong solusyon.