Suspicious in Tagalog

Suspicious in Tagalog translates to “Kahina-hinala” or “Mapaghinala,” referring to someone who causes doubt, appears untrustworthy, or someone who tends to distrust others. The term applies to both describing questionable behavior and expressing a distrustful attitude.

Learning the different uses of “suspicious” in Tagalog helps you express concerns about safety, identify questionable situations, and communicate feelings of distrust. Whether describing people, behaviors, or circumstances, these terms enable precise and contextually appropriate expression.

[Words] = Suspicious

[Definition]:

• Suspicious /səˈspɪʃəs/
• Adjective 1: Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
• Adjective 2: Causing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is behaving illegally or dishonestly.
• Adjective 3: Appearing to be questionable, doubtful, or not to be trusted.

[Synonyms] = Kahina-hinala, Kapaghinalahang, Mapaghinala, Mapagduda, Suspetsoso/Suspetsosa, Nakapaghihinala, Kaduda-duda, Nakakaduda, Salungaling, Mapanghinalaan

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The security guard noticed a suspicious man loitering near the bank entrance.

Ex1_PH: Napansin ng guwardiya ang isang kahina-hinalang lalaki na nagsasawalang-kibo malapit sa pasukan ng bangko.

Ex2_EN: She became suspicious when her husband started coming home late every night.

Ex2_PH: Naging mapaghinala siya nang ang kanyang asawa ay nagsimulang umuwing huli tuwing gabi.

Ex3_EN: The police investigated the suspicious package left at the train station.

Ex3_PH: Siniyasat ng pulisya ang kahina-hinalang pakete na iniwan sa istasyon ng tren.

Ex4_EN: His suspicious behavior during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.

Ex4_PH: Ang kanyang kaduda-dudang kilos sa panahon ng pulong ay nagpahirap sa lahat.

Ex5_EN: The neighbors reported suspicious activity at the abandoned house last night.

Ex5_PH: Iniulat ng mga kapitbahay ang kahina-hinalang aktibidad sa pinabayaang bahay kagabi.