Paglinlangan (en. Doubt)
pag-lin-la-ngan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being uncertain or having doubt in a situation.
He had doubts about his decision to leave or not.
Nagkaroon siya ng paglinlangan sa kanyang desisyon kung aalis ba siya o hindi.
A feeling stemming from uncertainty about a person or thing.
His doubt about his ability caused stress.
Ang kanyang paglinlangan sa kanyang kakayahan ay nagdulot ng stress.
The need to seek proof or sufficient reason before taking action.
Doubt in his words required evidence.
Ang paglinlangan sa kanyang mga salita ay nagkailangan ng katibayan.
Etymology
from the word 'linlang' which means 'to deceive' or 'to trick'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
has doubt
shows uncertainty or doubt.
may paglinlangan
leave the doubt
decided after the hesitation.
umalis sa paglinlangan
Related Words
deceit
Means to deceive or provide false information.
linlang
doubt
A feeling caused by uncertain information or facts.
pagdududa
Slang Meanings
doubt or uncertainty
I had doubts about what he said.
Nagkaroon ako ng paglinlangan sa mga sinabi niya.
hesitation
Don't hesitate in your decision.
Huwag kang mag-alinlangan sa iyong desisyon.
just chill
It's fine, no doubt about us, we'll just chill.
Okay lang, walang paglinlangan sa atin, chill lang tayo.