Paghinalaan (en. Suspicion)

/pahiˈnalɑʔan/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The state of having doubt or distrust towards a person or thing.
He has suspicion about the motive of his friend asking for help.
May paghinalaan siya sa motibo ng kanyang kaibigan na humingi ng tulong.
A view that is uncertain and conditional that may lead to belief or accusation.
In his statement, he said that he had no suspicion towards anyone.
Sa kanyang pahayag, sinabi niya na wala siyang paghinalaan sa sinuman.
A feeling that arises from a lack of trust.
The suspicion caused a rift in their relationship.
Ang paghinalaan ay naging sanhi ng hidwaan sa kanilang samahan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'hinala', which signifies any form of doubt or uncertain perspective.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has suspicion
indicates having doubt about a person or situation.
may paghinala
suspicion about motives
doubt about the real reason for an action.
paghinalaan sa motibo

Related Words

suspicion
The root word referring to doubt or ideas lacking concrete evidence.
hinala
doubt
The condition of uncertainty or hesitation towards something or someone.
duda

Slang Meanings

suspicion
I have a suspicion about him that he's doing something wrong.
May suspetya ako sa kanya na may ginagawang hindi maganda.
has a flaw
It seems like my friend has a flaw in understanding people.
Parang may kapansanan na ang barkada ko sa pagkakaintindi sa tao.
fear
Sometimes, suspicion just turns into fear.
Minsan, ang paghihinala ay nagiging takot na lang.