Misal (en. Misal)

mi-sal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of error in reporting, usually in praise or description.
His misal in the article caused confusion among readers.
Ang kanyang misal sa artikulo ay nagdulot ng pagkalito sa mga mambabasa.
Confusion caused by misunderstanding or incorrect translation.
This misal came from an indirect translation of his words.
Ang misal na ito ay nagmula sa isang hindi tuwirang pagsasalin ng kanyang salita.

Etymology

English: 'misal' derived from the word 'to miscall' or 'to mislead'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has misal in the news
contains false information or details in the news
may misal sa balita

Related Words

error
Refers to any type of mistake or misunderstanding.
pagkakamali

Slang Meanings

Sometimes or just often.
Sometimes, it seems like he doesn't want to talk.
Misal, parang ayaw na niya makipag-usap.
Later on.
I'll just study for the exam later on.
Misal na lang ako mag-aaral para sa exam.
Awkward or embarrassing.
In that awkward situation, I didn't know what to do.
Yung misal na sitwasyon, hindi ko alam kung ano ang gagawin ko.