Papanlumuhin (en. To confuse)

pa-pan-lu-mu-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of destroying clarity or knowledge.
He wants to confuse his friend so that he won't be able to make a decision.
Nais niyang papanlumuhin ang kanyang kaibigan upang hindi ito makagawa ng desisyon.
The process of creating confusion or doubt.
What he says is just meant to confuse everyone.
Ang kanyang mga sinasabi ay para lamang papanlumuhin ang lahat.
To cause confusion in the minds of others.
The conflicting and limited ideas will confuse the public.
Ang mga limitado at magkalaban na ideya ay papanlumuhin ang publiko.

Common Phrases and Expressions

He/She will confuse you
You will be faced with the confusion of others.
Papanlumuhin ka niya
Don't confuse me
Don't make me confused or uncertain.
Huwag mo akong papanlumuhin

Related Words

confusion
A state of doubt or misunderstanding.
kalituhan
knowledge
The state of understanding or information.
kaalaman

Slang Meanings

To deliberately belittle or put someone down.
Why do you want to put him down when he hasn't done anything wrong to you?
Bakit mo siya papanlumuhin, eh wala namang ginagawang masama sa'yo?
A reminder to others that they are not as good as they think they are.
Sometimes, you need to put them down a notch to let them know they're not experts.
Minsan, kailangan mo silang papanlumuhin para malaman nilang hindi sila eksperto.