Konsiyensiya (en. Conscience)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The ability to distinguish right from wrong.
Because of his conscience, he decided to help those in need.
Dahil sa kanyang konsiyensiya, nagdesisyon siyang tumulong sa mga nangangailangan.
The internal voice or feeling that urges a person to act according to their beliefs.
Maria always listens to her conscience before making a decision.
Palaging nakikinig si Maria sa kanyang konsiyensiya bago gumawa ng desisyon.
The possession of moral awareness that influences a person's actions.
Sometimes, his conscience causes him regret for the mistakes he has made.
Minsan, ang kanyang konsiyensiya ay nagdudulot sa kanya ng panghihinayang sa mga nagawa niyang pagkakamali.

Common Phrases and Expressions

no conscience
a person without a sense of moral responsibility.
walang konsiyensiya

Related Words

moral
Related to proper behavior or conduct.
moral
ethics
The study of principles of right conduct.
etika

Slang Meanings

Humanity
It seems like Jake has no conscience; he just abandoned his pet dog.
Parang wala nang konsiyensiya si Jake, basta na lang niya pinabayaan yung alaga niyang aso.
Right or wrong
You need to listen to your conscience to know whether your decision is right or wrong.
Kailangan mong makinig sa iyong konsiyensiya para malaman kung tama o mali ang desisyon mo.
Feeling of guilt
He did so many wrong things, that's why his conscience feels so heavy now.
Sobrang dami ng ginawa niyang mali, kaya ang bigat ng konsiyensiya niya ngayon.