Mention in Tagalog

“Mention” in Tagalog is “Banggit” or “Banggitin” – words that convey the act of referring to something or someone briefly in speech or writing. Dive deeper to learn the various ways to use this term correctly in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Mention

[Definition]

• Mention /ˈmen.ʃən/
• Verb 1: To refer to something or someone briefly and without going into detail.
• Verb 2: To make a short or indirect reference to something.
• Noun 1: A brief reference to someone or something.

[Synonyms] = Banggit, Banggitin, Tukuyin, Sabihin, Sambitin, Binanggit, Pagbanggit

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: She didn’t mention anything about the meeting during our conversation.
• Ex1_PH: Hindi niya binanggit ang kahit ano tungkol sa pulong sa aming pag-uusap.
• Ex2_EN: The teacher mentioned that the exam would be next week.
• Ex2_PH: Binanggit ng guro na ang pagsusulit ay sa susunod na linggo.
• Ex3_EN: Did anyone mention my name at the party last night?
• Ex3_PH: May banggitin ba ang pangalan ko sa party kagabi?
• Ex4_EN: The article made no mention of the financial crisis.
• Ex4_PH: Ang artikulo ay walang banggit tungkol sa krisis pinansyal.
• Ex5_EN: He casually mentioned that he was moving to another city.
• Ex5_PH: Bahagyang binanggit niya na lilipat siya sa ibang lungsod.