Mapatinag (en. To clarify)

/ma.pa.ti.nag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to make something clear or organized.
We need to clarify things before the meeting.
Kailangan nating mapatinag ang mga bagay-bagay bago ang pagpupulong.
The process of clarifying or providing clarity in a situation.
His explanation helped to clarify the misunderstandings.
Ang kanyang paliwanag ay nakatulong upang mapatinag ang mga hindi pagkakaintindihan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'patinag' meaning arranging or organizing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clarify things
make situations or information clear
mapatinag ang mga bagay

Related Words

explanation
The process of providing detail or information about something.
paliwanag
organize
The act of arranging something to make it orderly or aesthetically pleasing.
ayusin

Slang Meanings

to make something easy
That's all you need to do to make your studies easy.
Yun lang ang kailangan gawin para mapatinag ang pag-aaral mo.
to achieve peace in a situation
We need to talk to settle our situation.
Kailangan nating mag-usap para mapatinag ang sitwasyon natin.
to clarify a conversation
We should settle things so we won't argue anymore.
Dapat tayong mapatinag para di na tayo magtalo.