Palagitikin (en. Rumor)

/pa-la-gi-ti-kin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A word referring to news or gossip that spreads with uncertain origin.

The rumor about his departure is spreading in the village.

Ang palagitikin tungkol sa kanyang pag-alis ay kumakalat sa barangay.

A form of information that may not be true or is based on interpretation.

There are many rumors circulating on social media that we should not believe.

Maraming palagitikin na naglalabasan sa social media na hindi natin dapat paniwalaan.

A type of statement that arises from the voices of many, usually unofficial.

The rumor about the election opens doors for speculation.

Ang palagitikin tungkol sa eleksyon ay nagbibigay-daan sa mga spekulasyon.

From the root word 'lagit' meaning 'being discussed' or 'agreed upon.'

Town gossip

Open discussions within the community.

Palagitikin ng bayan

saloon story

A translation of unfounded stories that emerge in society.

kuwentong kutsero

very big or overwhelming

The palagitikin of problems in school is too much, I don't know how to face it.

Ang palagitikin ng problema sa eskwela, di ko na alam paano ko ito haharapin.

very loud or noisy

Those guys hanging out there are palagitikin noisy at night!

Yung mga tambay doon, palagitikin mag-ingay sa gabi!

overwhelming excitement or joy

My palagitikin when our team won was crazy!

Grabe yung palagitikin ko nung nanalo yung team namin!