Maghukom (en. Judge)

/maɡuˈkom/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of giving judgment or decision in a legal matter.
The judges will judge the cases brought to court.
Ang mga hukom ay maghuhukom sa mga kasong dala sa korte.
The act of judging based on laws or standards.
Judges need to judge with integrity.
Kailangan ng mga hukom na maghukom nang may integridad.
Deciding right or wrong based on evidence.
Witnesses help the judge to judge correctly.
Ang mga saksi ay tumutulong sa hukom upang maghukom ng tama.

Etymology

The word 'hukom' comes from the root word 'hukom' meaning a person with authority to judge or decide.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to judge right
to make a fair and accurate decision.
maghukom ng tama

Related Words

court
A place where legal processes and decisions are carried out.
hukuman
judgment
The process of judging or assessing a person or situation.
paghuhukom

Slang Meanings

To decide or give a judgment.
Let's judge only after all the evidence is collected.
Tsaka na lang maghukom 'pag nakuha na lahat ng ebidensya.
To express an opinion or feeling about a situation.
I won’t judge without knowing the whole story.
Hindi ako maghukom nang hindi ko alam ang buong kwento.
To express a perspective on a story in one aspect.
You might judge him even if you haven't met him yet.
Baka maghukom ka sa kanya kahit hindi mo pa siya nakikilala.