Paglihiman (en. To surprise)

pɐɡliˈhiman

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of creating a surprise or unexpected event.

I want to surprise my friends with a gift.

Nais kong paglihiman ang aking mga kaibigan ng isang handog.

The act of doing something that requires thought and consideration of others' reactions.

In surprising someone, you think about the joy of the person you want to please.

Sa paglihiman, iniisip mo ang kagalakan ng taong gusto mong pasiyahin.

From the root word 'lihiman' meaning 'to surprise.'

surprise

An act aimed at providing unexpected joy.

paglihiman ng surpresa

surprise

An unexpected event that brings joy or a strange feeling.

sorpresa

celebration

An activity or event to celebrate an important occasion.

pagdiriwang

A tactic of avoiding conversations or problems.

He was just being evasive about the issue, he didn't want to get involved.

Paglilihiman lang ang ginawa niya sa isyu, ayaw niyang makialam.

Skinning the surface in conversations.

He said he was just being vague about his plans, that's why I don’t know the truth.

Sabi niya, paglihiman lang daw ang mga plano niya, kaya di ko alam ang totoo.

Lying or not providing complete information.

Wasn't he being evasive with me? I had no idea what really happened.

Di ba't paglihiman ang ginawa niya sa akin, wala akong kaalam-alam sa tunay na nangyari.