From root: linaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglinaw
nag-li-NAW
clarified
Present (Incomplete)
naglilinaw
nag-li-li-NAW
clarifying
Future (Contemplated)
maglilinaw
mag-li-li-NAW
will clarify
Usage Note
Maglinaw is used when the actor intends to clarify a situation or statement, often to prevent a misunderstanding or to provide more detail during a discussion. This verb emphasizes the person's effort to make things clear rather than focusing on the specific object being clarified.
Examples
" Maglinaw ka ng sagot mo. "
Natural Translation
Clarify your answer.
Literal Translation
Clarify you of answer your.
" Kailangan mong maglinaw ng sagot mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to clarify your answer.
Literal Translation
Need you clarify of answer your.
" Bago magpatuloy ang pulong, kailangan munang maglinaw ang tagapangulo upang walang magkamali ng pagkakaintindi. "
Natural Translation
Before the meeting continues, the chairperson must first clarify so that no one misunderstands.
Literal Translation
Before continue the meeting, must first clarify the chairperson so-that none mistakes of understanding.
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