Usapusapan (en. Conversation)
oo-sah-poo-sah-pan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A conversation or discussion between two or more people.
Their conversation was about the latest news in the town.
Ang usapusapan nila ay tungkol sa mga huling balita sa bayan.
Talking or exchanging ideas or opinions.
We often have long conversations at the café.
Madalas kaming magkaroon ng mahabang usapusapan sa café.
An opportunity for dialogue with another person.
The conversation in the meeting highlighted the key issues.
Ang usapusapan sa pulong ay nagbigay-diin sa mga pangunahing isyu.
Common Phrases and Expressions
just a conversation
Refers to deciding to continue discussing rather than fighting or arguing.
usapan na lang
no more conversation
Means that a conversation is pointless or useless.
wala nang usapan
Related Words
talk
A verb meaning to communicate or speak.
usap
conversation partner
Refers to the person being spoken to or the fellow conversant.
kausap
Slang Meanings
Gossip
How are you? Let's gossip later.
Kumusta na? Usapusapan tayo mamaya.
Story
There were a lot of stories in our chat earlier.
Ang daming kwento sa usapusapan namin kanina.
Light-hearted teasing
We were just chatting, but there was a lot of banter!
Usapusapan lang kami, pero ang daming banter!