Mapanghalata (en. Obvious)

/ma.pang.ha.la.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means easily seen or easy to understand.
His mistake is obvious to everyone.
Ang maling ginawa niya ay tila mapanghalata sa lahat.
Indicates that there is a clear statement or signal.
Her anger was obvious on her face.
Ang kanyang galit ay mapanghalata sa kanyang mukha.
Not hidden; seen immediately.
His fear was obvious in his voice.
Ang kanyang takot ay mapanghalata sa kanyang boses.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'halata' with the prefix 'ma'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

obvious actions
Actions that are easily seen or noticed.
mapanghalata ang kilos

Related Words

obvious
Means clear or easily identifiable.
halata
clearly seen
An expression referring to something that is easily visible.
kitang-kita

Slang Meanings

cheesy or corny
Many of his pickup lines are cheesy, it's like acting in a movie.
Ang daming mapanghalata sa mga pickup lines niya, parang umaarte sa pelikula.
showy or over-the-top
His presentation was a bit over-the-top, like he really wanted everyone to see.
Yung presentation niya, medyo mapanghalata, parang gusto talagang makita ng lahat.
obvious or blatant
It's obvious that you like him, so stop hiding it.
Mapanghalata na gusto mo siya, kaya huwag ka nang magtago pa.