Deretsahan (en. Straightforwardness)

/deˈret.sah.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The quality of speaking or doing things directly and without circumlocution.

His straightforwardness clarified the discussion.

Ang kanyang deretsahan ay nagbigay-linaw sa usapan.

Stating the truth in a direct manner.

He values straightforwardness more than flowery words.

Mas pinahahalagahan niya ang deretsahan kaysa sa mga paliguy-ligoy na salita.

straightforward speaking

Speaking directly and without excessive words.

deretsahang pagsasalita

honesty

The quality of being truthful or sincere.

katapatan

reason

The presence of a valid reason or explanation.

katuwiran

Directly or straightforwardly

He said, 'Let's be straightforward, I don't want you anymore.'

Sabi niya, 'Deretsahan na lang, ayaw na kita.'

Not going around in circles

I want it straight to the point, because we always talk without addressing the problem.

Gusto ko ng deretsahan, kasi lagi na lang tayong nag-uusap na walang kinalaman sa problema.

Clumsy or shy in expressing feelings

You're so straightforward, you look good but you still can't say it.

Ang deretsahan mo, ikaw na nga naganda pero di mo pa masabi.