Direkta (en. Direct)
/diˈrɛkta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means without curves or straight.
We took a direct route to school.
Kumuha kami ng direkta na ruta papunta sa paaralan.
Refers to a method of communication or action that does not go through others.
Her message was conveyed in a direct and easy manner.
Ang kaniyang mensahe ay naipadala sa direkta at madaling paraan.
Without conflict or hesitation.
It is better to speak directly than to beat around the bush.
Mas mabuti ang makipag-usap nang direkta kaysa sa magpaligoy-ligoy.
Etymology
from the foreign word 'direct' meaning straight or not curved.
Common Phrases and Expressions
direct to the point
Speaking or acting without omitting details.
direkta sa punto
Related Words
reason
Based on logic that is straight and without curves.
katuwiran
Slang Meanings
Straight answer
Stop covering for me, just give me a straight answer to my question.
Huwag mo na akong pagtakpan, direkta na lang ang sagot mo sa tanong ko.
Just right
There it is, going straight to the next step, it's just right.
Ayan na, direkta na sa susunod na hakbang, tamang-tama lang.
Direct path
Where's the direct path to the party? There are too many detours on this route.
Nasan na ang diretsyong daan papunta sa party? Ang daming gawa-gawa sa ruta.