Paghuhuntahan (en. Conversation)

/pahɡuˈhɪntahan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of having a formal or informal conversation between two or more people.
Their conversation lasted for many hours.
Ang kanilang paghuhuntahan ay tumagal ng maraming oras.
The process of expressing ideas, thoughts, or information through speaking.
He loves to converse about social issues.
Mahilig siya sa paghuhuntahan tungkol sa mga isyu ng lipunan.

Etymology

from the root word 'huntahan' meaning conversation or discussion, with the attached prefix 'pag-'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

friends' conversation
discussion among friends
paghuhuntahan ng mga kaibigan

Related Words

to discuss
The process of discussing a matter or topic.
pag-usapan
companion
Any person you are with in conversation or discussion.
kasama

Slang Meanings

storytelling
Sure, let's chat later while drinking.
Sige, magpaghuhuntahan tayo mamaya habang nag-iinuman.
gossip or chitchat
That's fine, as long as we can gossip.
Ayos lang 'yan, basta't maychikahan tayo.
conversation
Let's have a conversation at Maria's house around 7pm.
Mga 7pm tayo magpaghuhuntahan sa bahay ni Maria.
to share stories
Who wants to chat about our crushes?
Sino gusto magpaghuhuntahan tungkol sa mga crush natin?