Umalintana (en. Predict)

uma-lin-ta-na

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action meaning to speculate or give an opinion regarding something that may happen in the future.
Astrologers predict about events that may happen next year.
Ang mga astrologo ay umalintana tungkol sa mga mangyayari sa susunod na taon.
The process of understanding and analyzing signs to make predictions.
He is skilled at predicting business trends in the market.
Siya ay mahusay sa umalintana ng mga takbo ng negosyo sa pamilihan.

Etymology

From the root word 'lin-tan' meaning 'to perceive in a selected space or situation.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

predict future events
speculating various events that may occur in the future
umalintana ng mga mangyayari

Related Words

prediction
The activity of making assumptions or predictions about the future based on present or past events.
hula

Slang Meanings

to chill or hang out
I hope we can just hang out at the party, to have fun!
Sana mag-umalintana tayo sa party, para masaya!
to relax or take it easy
When I get home, I just want to relax, don’t bother me!
Pag-uwi, gusto ko lang umalintana, wag mo akong istorbohin!
to have a good time or enjoy
Why don’t we enjoy ourselves at the beach today?
Bakit di tayo umalintana sa beach ngayon?