Mapaghinalaan (en. Suspect)

/ma-pag-hi-na-la-an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of introducing suspicions or doubts.
He often suspects his friend.
Madalas niyang mapaghinalaan ang kanyang kaibigan.
adjective
Refers to having suspicion or doubt about a person or situation.
He is suspicious of his actions.
Siya ay mapaghinalaan sa kanyang mga kilos.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'hinala' meaning 'suspicion' with the prefix 'ma-' and suffix '-an'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

suspicious person
A person who often has suspicions or doubts about others.
mapaghinalaan na tao

Related Words

suspicion
The act of doubting or having suspicion about a situation.
hinala

Slang Meanings

paranoia
It seems like he has paranoia about people; he easily suspects them.
Parang may paranoia siya sa mga tao, ang dali niyang maghinala.
sus
There are so many 'sus' people; you know it, everyone becomes a suspect.
Ang daming sus, kilala mo na yan, lahat na lang nagiging suspect.
look
He always has a look at his companions, especially when something strange happens.
Laging may tingin sa mga kasama niya, lalo na kapag may nangyaring kakaiba.