Filipino · Common Verbs

mag-isip

To think

Beginnerverb

Definition

To use your mind to form ideas or opinions.

Example

Sa tingin ko, tama ka.

I think you are right.

Etymology

'Mag-isip' comes from the root word 'isip,' which means 'to think.' The prefix 'mag-' indicates the action of thinking.

How & Where It’s Used

'Mag-isip' is commonly used in both speaking and writing, across formal and informal contexts, especially in philosophical or analytical discussions.

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