Palagay (en. Assumption)

/pəˈlaːɡai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An idea or perspective regarding a matter.
His opinion should be valued.
Ang kanyang palagay ay dapat pahalagahan.
View or perception of a situation or event.
In his view, there is something wrong with the process.
Sa kanyang palagay, mayroong mali sa proseso.
Learned or formed desire from experience.
His perception of people is a result of what he went through.
Ang kanyang palagay sa mga tao ay bunga ng kanyang pinagdaanan.

Etymology

Originated from the root word 'layag' referring to thoughts or perceptions.

Common Phrases and Expressions

In my opinion
My opinion or perspective.
Sa aking palagay

Related Words

opinion
My personal perspective on a matter.
opinyon
belief
An idea or conviction considered to be true.
paniwala

Slang Meanings

Feeling or intuition about something.
I feel he won't be happy with this news.
Palagay ko, hindi siya magiging masaya sa balitang ito.
General opinion or belief.
In people's opinion, the new movie is good.
Sa palagay ng mga tao, maganda ang bagong pelikula.
Vibe or atmosphere of a situation.
The vibe at the party last night was great.
Maganda ang palagay sa party kagabi.