Budhi (en. Conscience)

ˈbu.dhi

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A man's ability to recognize good and evil.
His conscience told him that the stolen was not right.
Ang kanyang budhi ay nagsabi sa kanya na hindi tama ang nanakaw.
An internal voice that provides guidance to proper behavior.
His conscience called his attention to his wrong.
Tinawag ng budhi niya ang kanyang atensyon sa kanyang mali.
A person's knowledge of his thoughts and feelings that can influence his decision.
Because of his conscience, he chose to help those in need.
Dahil sa kanyang budhi, pinili niyang tulungan ang mga nangangailangan.

Etymology

Root word from Sanskrit 'buddhi', meaning intellect or mind.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Follow your conscience
Act according to what feels right internally.
Sumunod sa budhi
Hindered by conscience
Act upon steps based on listening to one's conscience.
Pahintuin ng budhi

Related Words

moral
Related to the principles of right and wrong.
moral
mind
The human capacity to think and formulate ideas.
isip

Slang Meanings

when thinking deeply
I always go back to memories when I contemplate.
Lagi akong bumabalik sa mga alaala tuwing nagbubudhi ako.
self-deprecation or teasing someone
You shouldn't refuse; there's always someone teasing you.
Hindi mo kasi iaayaw, palaging may bumubudhi sa'yo.
analyzing decisions or actions
I need to think through my decision before I decide.
Kailangan kong budhiin ang desisyon ko bago ako magdesisyon.