Duda (en. Doubt)

/duːdɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of having uncertainty or ambiguity about something.
I have doubts about his words.
May duda ako sa kanyang salita.
A question or concern about the truth of something.
People have doubts about his abilities.
May duda ang mga tao sa kanyang kakayahan.
An occasion that causes fear or concern.
His statement caused doubt in everyone.
Ang kanyang pahayag ay nagdulot ng duda sa lahat.

Etymology

Spanish word 'duda'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Have doubt
To be questioning or hesitant about something.
May duda

Related Words

trust
The opposite of doubt; having confidence or belief in a person or thing.
tiwala
hesitation
The process of doubting or being uncertain.
pag-aalinlangan

Slang Meanings

suspense
I'm in doubt if that's really true.
Duda ako kung totoo talaga 'yan.
fear
I have doubts about your abilities.
May duda ako sa kakayahan mo.
can't be sure
He always has doubts about people.
Palagi siyang may duda sa mga tao.
doubts (translated directly)
Why do you have doubts about me?
Bakit ka may duda sa akin?