Pinaguusapan (en. Being talked about)
pi-na-gu-u-sa-pan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
This refers to what is currently being talked about in a conversation or discussion.
Our project was the topic being talked about in the meeting earlier.
Ang ating proyekto ang pinaguusapan sa pulong kanina.
This indicates an important event or issue that affects many people.
Many people have opinions on the issue being talked about regarding education.
Maraming tao ang may opinyon sa pinaguusapan na isyu ng edukasyon.
Etymology
from the root word 'usap' meaning 'to talk' combined with the prefix 'nag-' and suffix '-an' indicating an ongoing action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
this is not the topic being discussed
it is not the topic being discussed
hindi ito ang pinaguusapan
this is what everyone is talking about
this is what everyone is talking about
ito ang pinaguusapan ng lahat
Related Words
talk
A word that refers to the act of engaging in conversation.
usap
discussion
It is an environment where people share their ideas and sentiments.
talakayan
Slang Meanings
Chitchat
Hey, did you see their chitchat about the party? It’s fun!
Uy, nakita mo 'yung usapan nila tungkol sa party? Ang saya!
Gossip
What’s your gossip about my crush?
Ano 'yung chika mo tungkol sa crush ko?
Response
The response to our questions earlier took a long time!
Yung tugon sa mga tanong natin kanina, matagal!