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    Deretsa (en. Straight)

    de-ret-sa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To do something straight or without bending.
    Just go straight with your steps.
    Deretsahin mo na ang iyong mga hakbang.
    adjective
    To follow a straight line or direction.
    We should walk on the straight path.
    Dapat tayong maglakad sa deretsa na daan.
    Without a second ring or bent.
    His writing is straight and clear.
    Ang kanyang pagkakasulat ay deretsa at maliwanag.

    Etymology

    Mother Tongue (Tagalog)

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make the path straight
    Ensure the way or direction is straight.
    deretsahin ang landas

    Related Words

    straight
    Similar to deretsa, meaning no bends or twists.
    tuwid

    Slang Meanings

    Straightforward, no beating around the bush.
    I'm going straight to the shop to buy drinks.
    Deretsa na ako sa may shop para bumili ng drinks.
    Continuous, without stopping.
    The fight continues straight on even after the hit.
    Deretsa lang ang laban kahit mabangga na.
    Heading in the right direction.
    Let's go straight ahead, we're not going to the right.
    Deretsa na tayo sa unahan, hindi na tayo pupunta sa kanan.