Suspicious in Tagalog
Suspicious in Tagalog is translated as “kahina-hinala,” “mapagduda,” or “suspetsoso/suspetsosa” – terms that describe someone who causes doubt or someone who tends to distrust others. These translations help you express wariness and skepticism in Filipino contexts.
Definition:
- Suspicious /səˈspɪʃ.əs/
- Adjective 1: Causing one to have the idea or impression that something or someone is questionable, dishonest, or dangerous.
- Adjective 2: Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
- Adjective 3: Feeling that something is probably true or likely to happen.
Tagalog Synonyms:
- Kahina-hinala
- Mapagduda
- Suspetsoso/Suspetsosa
- Mahinahin
- Mapag-alangan
- Pinaghihinalaang
Examples:
- Example 1 (EN): The police found a suspicious package near the building entrance.
- Example 1 (PH): Natagpuan ng pulisya ang isang kahina-hinalang pakete malapit sa pasukan ng gusali.
- Example 2 (EN): She became suspicious when her husband started working late every night.
- Example 2 (PH): Naging mapagduda siya nang magsimulang mag-overtime ang kanyang asawa tuwing gabi.
- Example 3 (EN): The neighbors reported a suspicious man lurking around the area.
- Example 3 (PH): Iniulat ng mga kapitbahay ang isang suspetsosong lalaki na gumagala sa paligid.
- Example 4 (EN): He gave me a suspicious look when I asked about his weekend plans.
- Example 4 (PH): Tumingin siya sa akin nang mapag-alangan nang tanungin ko ang kanyang plano sa weekend.
- Example 5 (EN): The bank flagged several suspicious transactions on my account.
- Example 5 (PH): Tinukoy ng bangko ang ilang kahina-hinalang transaksyon sa aking account.
