Katontohan (en. Truthfulness)
ka-ton-to-han
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The quality of being honest or true.
Truthfulness is important in a strong relationship.
Ang katontohan ay mahalaga sa isang matibay na relasyon.
The expression of true or real information.
We should state the truthfulness in our statements.
Dapat tayong magpahayag ng katontohan sa ating mga pahayag.
The behavior of being honest to oneself and others.
Truthfulness to oneself brings peace.
Ang katontohan sa sarili ay nagdadala ng kapanatagan.
Etymology
Dignity or worth based on truth.
Common Phrases and Expressions
truthfulness in speech
speaking the truth in what is said
katontohan sa salita
Related Words
honest
Means a person is true and without deceit.
tapat
truth
The state or condition of being true.
katotohanan
Slang Meanings
True (or really) that prompts chatting or connecting.
There, we had a real chat online, it was fun!
Ayun, nagkatontohan kami sa chat, ang saya!
Serious talk or sincerity.
When we had a serious talk, he said he didn’t want to anymore.
Kapag nagkatontohan na kami, sinabing ayaw na niya.
No beating around the bush, straightforward talk.
We should have been straightforward from the beginning.
Dapat nagkatontohan tayo mula pa sa simula.