Opinyon (en. Opinion)

o-pin-yon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A viewpoint or knowledge about a subject.
His opinion on the issue is important.
Ang kanyang opinyon tungkol sa isyu ay mahalaga.
A statement of thought based on personal feelings or experiences.
He expressed his opinion in the discussion.
Ipinahayag niya ang kanyang opinyon sa talakayan.
Expression of a judgment or decision that is not a fact.
The expert's opinion clarifies the situation.
Ang opinyon ng eksperto ay nagbibigay-linaw sa sitwasyon.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'opinión'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Give your opinion
Request someone's feelings or ideas.
Ibigay ang iyong opinyon
Your opinion matters
A person's perspective is valued.
Mahalaga ang iyong opinyon

Related Words

analysis
A process of forming an opinion based on data or information.
pagsusuri
debate
A discussion aimed at presenting different opinions.
debate

Slang Meanings

take or perspective
My take on the issue is different from theirs.
Ang sagap ko sa isyu ay iba sa kanila.
like it's only your opinion
Why does your opinion seem like it’s only yours?
Bakit parang sa'yo lang ang opinyon mo?
thought or belief
I think it's better if we leave now.
Ang palagay ko, mas okay na umalis na tayo.
gossip or hearsay
There’s a lot of gossip about that decision.
Maraming sabi-sabi tungkol sa desisyong iyon.