Thought in Tagalog

“Thought” in Tagalog is translated as “iniisip” (thinking/being thought), “kaisipan” (idea/notion), or “akala” (belief/assumption). This word captures both the act of thinking and the ideas that result from mental processes, making it essential for expressing opinions and reflections in Filipino.

Mastering the different ways to express “thought” in Tagalog will help you communicate your ideas and mental processes more effectively. Let’s dive deeper into its usage.

[Words] = Thought

[Definition]

• Thought /θɔːt/
• Noun 1: An idea or opinion produced by thinking or occurring suddenly in the mind
• Noun 2: The action or process of thinking
• Verb: Past tense and past participle of “think”

[Synonyms] = Kaisipan, Iniisip, Akala, Palagay, Pag-iisip, Isip, Gunita

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: I thought you were coming to the party tonight.
• Ex1_PH: Akala ko ay pupunta ka sa pista ngayong gabi.
• Ex2_EN: She shared her thoughts about the new project with the team.
• Ex2_PH: Ibinahagi niya ang kanyang mga kaisipan tungkol sa bagong proyekto sa koponan.
• Ex3_EN: Deep thought is required to solve this complex problem.
• Ex3_PH: Malalim na pag-iisip ay kinakailangan upang malutas ang komplikadong problemang ito.
• Ex4_EN: He thought carefully before making his final decision.
• Ex4_PH: Siya ay nag-isip nang mabuti bago gumawa ng kanyang huling desisyon.
• Ex5_EN: What are your thoughts on climate change?
• Ex5_PH: Ano ang iyong mga kaisipan tungkol sa pagbabago ng klima?