Mapaihi (en. To be shown)

/mɑˈpa.ih.i/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to have the capacity to convey a message or specific information.
His movements seemed to be shown to all of us.
Ang kanyang mga galaw ay tila mapaihi sa ating lahat.
The act of expressing or understanding an idea or feeling in a specific manner.
He often shows his thoughts through art.
Madalas siyang mapaihi ng kanyang mga saloobin sa pamamagitan ng sining.
Statement intended to express the state or condition of a person's essence.
His words were shown with profound meaning.
Ang kanyang mga salita ay mapaihi ng malalim na kahulugan.

Etymology

from the word 'paihi' meaning 'to behave or indicate' in a manner that emphasizes the state of having done something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be shown to others
to express a message or feeling to other people.
mapaihi sa iba

Related Words

statement
A statement or message expressed by a person.
pahayag

Slang Meanings

Probably need to pee
I'm telling you that I might need to pee when I hear those stories of yours.
Sinasabi ko na sa'yo na mapaihi ako kapag narinig ko 'yang mga kwento mo.
About to burst
Wow, I feel like I'm about to burst from all the drinks I've had!
Grabe, parang mapaihi na ako sa dami ng iniinom ko!
Strange feeling
That feeling like you need to pee when you're dancing on stage.
Yung pakiramdam na parang mapaihi ka 'pag sumasayaw ka sa entablado.