Magpasumbingay
to allude; to imply; to refer indirectlyverb
- Alternative meanings
To refer to something or someone indirectly, by suggestion rather than by a clear direct statement.
- Pronunciation
mag-pa-sum-BING-ay
- Root and affixes
Related to pasumbingay, an allusion or indirect expression. Mag- marks the verbal action.
- Variants or conjugations
magpasumbingay; pasumbingay; sumbingay; maghisgot nga dili direkta; motumong; magpasabot
- Related words and expressions
hisgot; pasabot; tukbil; tumong; sulti; meaning; context
- Meaning and usage notes
For a direct mention, use hisgot. For an indirect reference or implication, use magpasumbingay or maghisgot nga dili direkta.
Nagpasumbingay siya sa problema apan wala niya kini direkta nga gihisgot.
He or she alluded to the problem but did not mention it directly.
Ang iyang pulong nagpasumbingay sa karaang panghitabo.
His or her words alluded to an old event.