Paguusapan (en. Discussion)

pagh-usapan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The topic or subject of discussion.
What we will discuss is important for our project.
Ang paguusapan natin ay mahalaga para sa ating proyekto.
The process of talking about something.
This afternoon's discussion is about environmental issues.
Ang paguusapan ngayong hapon ay ang mga isyu sa kalikasan.
A conversation that may or may not have a purpose.
Sometimes the discussion turns out to be fun and full of laughter.
Minsan ang paguusapan ay nagiging masaya at puno ng tawanan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'usap' and 'pag-uusap' which means the process of talking or discussing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's talk about this.
Explore or discuss something.
Pag-usapan natin ito.

Related Words

talk
The act or process of communicating.
usap
discuss
The act of discussing a specific topic.
talakayin
debate
A formal discussion between two sides.
debate

Slang Meanings

Gossip or informal chat
Okay, let's have a chat outside later.
Sige, chika tayo mamaya sa labas.
Alright, let's talk.
Okay, let's talk about our plans.
Sige, usap tayo about sa mga plano natin.
Storytelling or casual conversation
We were just chatting the whole night.
Nasa kwentuhan kami ng buong gabi.