Panlahat (en. General)

/pan-la-hat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a thing or idea that covers the whole or is not focused on a particular.
The general policy applies to all members of the community.
Ang panlahat na patakaran ay ginagamit sa lahat ng miyembro ng komunidad.
Refers to a category that encompasses all types or classes.
There are general rules in this training.
May mga panlahat na alituntunin sa pagsasanay na ito.
An adjective that describes the totality of a concept or theme.
This general theme revolves around unity.
Ang panlahat na temang ito ay umiikot sa pagkakaisa.

Etymology

from the word 'lahat' which means 'whole group' or 'totality'

Common Phrases and Expressions

general knowledge
Information that is accessible to everyone.
panlahat na kaalaman
general training
Training that encompasses all different aspects.
panlahat na pagsasanay

Related Words

whole
Refers to the entirety of a group or concept.
lahat
general
Related to everyone or the entire scope.
pangkalahatan

Slang Meanings

general or common restrictions
The general rules in school must be followed.
Yung panlahat na rules sa school ay kailangan nating sundin.
very basic or fundamental
You know, the basic skills in the job, you should already know that.
Alam mo, yung panlahat na skills sa trabaho, dapat alam mo na yan.
common ground or shared understanding
We're looking for a general idea for the project.
Hinahanap natin yung panlahat na ideya para sa project.