Paliwanag (en. Explanation)
pah-lee-wah-nahg
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A description or clarification of an idea or topic.
The student needs a clear explanation about this lesson.
Kailangan ng mag-aaral ng malinaw na paliwanag tungkol sa araling ito.
The reason or basis that explains an occurrence.
His explanation of the situation seemed to satisfy everyone.
Ang kanyang paliwanag sa sitwasyon ay tila nasiyahan ang lahat.
A narrative that clarifies a thought or feeling.
His explanation of his feelings was difficult for him.
Ang kanyang paliwanag sa kanyang damdamin ay naging mahirap para sa kanya.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'liwanag' combined with the prefix 'pa-' to convey the process of explanation.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Just provide an explanation
Requesting details or clarification on a situation.
Mangyari lang na magbigay ng paliwanag
No explanation
A situation that cannot be explained or has no reason.
Walang paliwanag
Related Words
clarity
The ability to understand or grasp ideas or topics clearly.
linaw
explanation act
The act of providing an explanation or the process of clarifying.
pagpaliwanag
Slang Meanings
explanation
Could you give me an explanation about that?
Pwede mo bang bigyan ako ng paliwanag tungkol diyan?
clarification
I need clarification on what happened.
Kailangan ko ng paliwanag sa nangyari.
detail
Your explanation lacks detail.
Ang paliwanag mo ay kulang sa detalye.