Suspect in Tagalog

“Suspect” in Tagalog translates to “pinaghihinalaang tao” (noun) or “maghinala” (verb), referring to someone believed to have committed a crime or the act of doubting something. Discover the complete definitions, synonyms, and practical examples below to master this essential term.

[Words] = Suspect

[Definition]:

• Suspect /səˈspɛkt/ (verb): To believe or have a feeling that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing, or that something is likely true.
• Suspect /ˈsʌspɛkt/ (noun): A person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense.
• Suspect /ˈsʌspɛkt/ (adjective): Not to be relied on or trusted; possibly dangerous or false.

[Synonyms] = Pinaghihinalaang tao, Suspetsado/Suspetsada, Maghinala, Mag-alinlangan, Hinala, Duda, Pagdududa

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The police arrested the main suspect in the robbery case yesterday.
• Ex1_PH: Inaresto ng pulisya ang pangunahing suspetsado sa kaso ng pagnanakaw kahapon.
• Ex2_EN: I suspect that he was lying about his whereabouts last night.
• Ex2_PH: Pinaghihinalaan ko na nagsisinungaling siya tungkol sa kaniyang kinaroroonan kagabi.
• Ex3_EN: The authorities identified three suspects in the investigation.
• Ex3_PH: Natukoy ng mga awtoridad ang tatlong pinaghihinalaang tao sa imbestigasyon.
• Ex4_EN: We suspect that the package was damaged during shipping.
• Ex4_PH: Hinahalaan namin na nasira ang pakete habang ipinapadala.
• Ex5_EN: The suspect behavior of the employee raised concerns among the management.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kahina-hinalang kilos ng empleyado ay nagdulot ng alalahanin sa pangasiwaan.