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    Sangkalan (en. Interjection)

    /saŋ.kalaɲ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A phrase used to express doubt or to respond to a question.
    I often use a 'sangkalan' when I'm not sure about my answer.
    Madalas akong gumamit ng sangkalan kapag hindi ako sigurado sa aking sagot.
    A type of sentence that forces the respondent to think more carefully.
    His 'sangkalan' led to a more thorough discussion about the issue.
    Ang kanyang sangkalan ay nagbigay-daan sa mas masusing pagtalakay tungkol sa isyu.

    Etymology

    derived from the word 'sang' meaning 'one' and 'kalan' referring to 'place' or 'area'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to 'sangkalan'
    to express doubt in a situation.
    mag-sangkalan

    Related Words

    'to ask'
    a sentence or question aimed at obtaining information.
    tatanungin

    Slang Meanings

    bowl or basin (for the face)
    The bowl fell because the cement was slippery.
    Nahulog ang banga siya kasi madulas ang semento.
    a punchline or joke
    That joke is on another level of punchlines!
    Yung joke na yun, ibang level na sangkalan!