maglahad
maglahád with stress marks
to declare
From root: lahad
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglahad
nag-la-HAD
declared
Present (Incomplete)
naglalahad
nag-la-la-HAD
is declaring
Future (Contemplated)
maglalahad
mag-la-la-HAD
will declare
Usage Note
Maglahad is the actor-focus form of lahad, used in formal contexts to mean laying out information, arguments, or plans clearly and completely. It suits speeches, presentations, and official explanations more than casual conversation.
Examples
" Maglahad ka ng plano. "
Natural Translation
Lay out a plan.
Literal Translation
Declare you of plan.
" Kailangan maglahad ng katotohanan sa korte. "
Natural Translation
It is necessary to declare the truth in court.
Literal Translation
Need to declare of truth in court.
" Bago kami magpasya, kailangan munang maglahad ang bawat panig ng kanilang mga argumento nang malinaw. "
Natural Translation
Before we decide, each side must first lay out their arguments clearly.
Literal Translation
Before we decide, need first-particle to-declare the each side of their arguments clearly.
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