Paham (en. Understanding)

/ˈpaham/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of understanding or knowledge about something.
He has an understanding of the country's laws.
May paham siya sa mga batas ng bansa.
Ability to grasp or comprehend ideas or information.
The student's understanding of mathematics is high.
Ang paham ng estudyante sa matematika ay mataas.
Recognition of the meaning or message in a discussion or communication.
Understanding is important in communication.
Mahalaga ang paham sa pakikipag-ugnayan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lack of understanding
Absence of knowledge or comprehension.
walang paham
understanding of the situation
Comprehension of the current state.
paham ng situwasyon

Related Words

understood
The act of knowing or understanding something.
nauunawaan
analysis
A process of understanding and giving value to information.
pagsusuri

Slang Meanings

you get it?
Can I have some water, you get it?
Pahingi ng tubig, paham?
when you understand already
Now, I get what you’re saying.
Ngayon, paham na ako sa sinasabi mo.
feeling of resentment
Why didn't you acknowledge me? I'm feeling some type of way.
Bakit di mo akong sininagan? Paham ako e.