Pigsahin (en. Interpret)

pi-gsa-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Means to explain or express an idea or thought.
Interpret what you are thinking so they can understand better.
Pigsahin mo ang iyong naiisip nang mas maunawaan nila.
A way of giving meaning to a message.
We need to interpret what he said for clearer communication.
Kailangan nating pigsahin ang kanyang sinabi para sa mas malinaw na komunikasyon.
The act of expressing a thought in a way that others can understand.
He is good at interpreting complex ideas.
Mahusay siyang pigsahin ng mga komplikadong ideya.

Etymology

It originated from the word 'pagsas' meaning 'to make clear' or 'to clarify.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Interpret the situation.
Explain what is happening in that situation.
Pigsahin mo ang sitwasyon.
Interpret the instructions well.
Provide a clear explanation of the instructions.
Pigsahing mabuti ang mga tagubilin.

Related Words

translation
The process of expressing an idea from one language to another.
pagsasalin
expression
The act of expressing ideas or feelings.
paghahayag

Slang Meanings

To pretend to know everything or to have all the answers.
Mark is very nice, but he seems to act like he knows everything in conversations, as if he's the best.
Ang bait bait ni Mark, pero parang pigsahin sa mga usapan, akala mo siya na ang pinakamagaling.
To show off or be overly vocal about ideas or opinions.
Don't be a know-it-all, sometimes it’s better to listen than just to talk.
Huwag kang pigsahin, minsan mas mabuti pang makinig kaysa sa puro daldal.
To be overly competitive or business-like with ideas.
He acts like a know-it-all, wanting to make every idea his own.
Parang pigsahin siya, lahat na lang ng ideya niya gusto niyang pasikatin.