From root: alin
Usage Note
Pag-aalinlangan is the nominalized form of mag-alinlangan, capturing the state of sustained doubt or indecision — not a brief pause but an ongoing internal conflict between options. The root alin (which) underlies the concept of being pulled between alternatives. It appears in both everyday speech about personal choices and in formal discussion of policy or judgment.
Examples
" May pag-aalinlangan siya. "
Natural Translation
He has hesitation.
Literal Translation
Has hesitation he.
" Kita ang pag-aalinlangan sa kanyang mata. "
Natural Translation
The hesitation is visible in his/her eyes.
Literal Translation
Visible the hesitation in his/her eye.
" Sa kabila ng kanyang pag-aalinlangan, tinanggap niya rin sa huli ang trabaho dahil alam niyang malaking oportunidad ito para sa pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Despite his hesitation, he accepted the job in the end because he knew it was a big opportunity for the family.
Literal Translation
In spite of his hesitation, accepted he also in end the job because knew he big opportunity it for the family.
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