Dutsa (en. Doubt)

doot-sah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of having uncertainty or lack of assurance.
I have doubt about what he said.
May dutsa ako sa kanyang sinabi.
Uncertainty about a thing or situation.
Doubt is a normal feeling in important decisions.
Ang dutsa ay normal na nararamdaman sa mga mahahalagang desisyon.
Lack of trust in a person's or thing's ability.
I have doubt about his ability to perform this role.
May dutsa ako sa kanyang kakayahang gampanan ang tungkuling ito.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'duda' meaning 'doubt'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

no doubt
Complete confidence or certainty.
walang dutsa
has doubt
Needs more information or truth.
may dutsa

Related Words

certainty
State of being certain or confident.
katiyakan
trust
Ability to believe or have faith in a person or thing.
pagtitiwala

Slang Meanings

A group of friends or a clique.
We're in a dutsa, drinking and unwinding.
Nasa dutsa kami ni Gela, nagda-drink at nag-uunwind.
A gathering or get-together.
We have a dutsa at home later, do you want to join?
May dutsa kami sa bahay mamaya, gusto mo sumama?
A mountain or high place that young people visit.
I want to hike up to the dutsa this weekend, the view is great.
Gusto kong umakyat sa dutsa sa weekend, ang ganda ng view.