Mapatali (en. To be critical)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The ability to express a negative opinion or critique.
Sometimes being critical leads to misunderstandings.
Minsan ang pagiging mapatali ay nagiging dahilan ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.
The effort to be honest in opinions even if they are negative.
Being critical is important in analyzing issues.
Mahalaga ang pagiging mapatali sa pagsusuri ng mga isyu.

Common Phrases and Expressions

critical opinion
negative review or opinion about something
mapatali na opinyon

Related Words

analysis
The process of evaluating or studying something to form an opinion.
pagsusuri

Slang Meanings

To do something mischievous
The night is so fun, everyone here is just causing trouble!
Ang saya ng gabi, puro mapatali ang mga tao dito!
To participate in pranks
Juan is just a troublemaker, that's why he's joining the prank.
Mapatali lang si Juan, kaya kasama siya sa prank.
To show off or act tough
That's why he's called a troublemaker, he's always showing off.
Kaya tinawag siyang mapatali, palagi na lang siyang nagpapakita ng kayabangan.