pangutana

questionverb / noun

Alternative meanings

to question
to ask
a question or inquiry

Pronunciation

pah-ngoo-TAH-nah

Root and affixes

pangutana = question or root for asking; mangutana = to ask; gipangutana = asked or questioned

Variants or conjugations

mangutana = to ask
pangutan-a = ask someone
gipangutana = asked or questioned

Related words and expressions

duda = doubt, suspect
duha-duha = to doubt, hesitate
tubag = answer

Meaning and usage notes

Pangutana works for asking or questioning. If question means to cast doubt on or challenge an idea, duda or duha-duha may fit depending on context.