Pumagitna (en. Intervene)
pu-ma-gi-tna
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of moving or entering into a situation or context between others.
He intervened in their quarrel to maintain peace.
Siya ay pumagitna sa kanilang pagtatalo upang mapanatili ang kapayapaan.
The action of intervening in a situation with the aim of achieving the right solution.
Someone needs to intervene in this matter for the benefit of all.
Kailangan ng isang tao na pumagitna sa usaping ito para sa mabuting kapakanan ng lahat.
Participation in a process to influence its decision or outcome.
He intervened in the discussion to express his opinion.
Pumagitna siya sa diskusyon upang maipahayag ang kanyang saloobin.
Etymology
to intervene or place oneself in the middle, derived from the root word 'gitna'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to intervene in a conflict
To become part of a conflict to resolve the situation.
pumagitna sa hidwaan
Related Words
middle
The center or midpoint of something.
gitna
mediator
The act of connecting or intervening between two parties.
mamagitan
Slang Meanings
to be in the middle of a situation
We need to intervene in the debate to keep the conversation smooth.
Kailangan natin pumagitna sa debate para maging maayos ang usapan.
to mediate or intervene
Who can step in between you if you are fighting?
Sino ba ang puwedeng pumagitna sa inyo kung nag-aaway kayo?
to blend in or get along
You should just fit in with the group so you won't be left out.
Dapat pumagitna ka lang sa grupo para hindi ka ma-left out.