Masabihan (en. To be told)

/ma.sa.bi.han/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A form of verb meaning that there is a person or thing receiving a message or information.
He wants to be told by his teacher about his efforts in class.
Siya ay nais masabihan ng kanyang guro tungkol sa kanyang mga pagsisikap sa klase.

Etymology

The word 'masabihan' comes from the root word 'sabihan' which means 'to say' or 'to give a statement'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be told the truth
to be given the right information
masabihan ng totoo

Related Words

to say
A verb meaning to say or to express.
sabihan

Slang Meanings

A call from friends when giving advice or becoming a mentor.
Go ahead and advise him on what he should do.
Sige, masabihan mo na siya kung ano ang dapat niyang gawin.
Being reprimanded or advised about desires or mistakes.
When he does something wrong, he always gets called out.
Kapag mali ang ginawa niya, lagi siyang masabihan.
To talk seriously or discuss things that need fixing.
He really needs to be talked to about his behavior.
Kailangan na talagang masabihan siya tungkol sa kanyang ugali.