Magpataan (en. To be true)

mag-pa-ta-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
the act of affirming or agreeing to something.
State the truth, this is our actual situation.
Magpataan ka, ito ang totoo nating sitwasyon.
recognition of a fact or truth of a situation.
Sometimes, it's hard to acknowledge what you truly feel.
Minsan, mahirap magpataan sa tunay na nadarama.
stating the truth in front of others.
We need to be honest in our decisions.
Kailangan natin magpataan sa ating mga desisyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

It has been proven, affirm it now.
The truth has been discovered, it should be acknowledged.
Napatunayan ito, magpataan na.

Related Words

truth
the state of being true or correct.
katotohanan
honest
the quality of being truthful and reliable.
tapat

Slang Meanings

Be the hero.
Dude, just step up in the fight, we need a hero here!
Dude, magpataan ka na lang sa laban, kailangan ng hero dito!
Be cool or tough.
In that exam, you can't give up, just be cool!
Sa exam na yan, hindi ka puwedeng sumuko, magpataan ka lang!
Be macho.
Don't give up, just be tough for the country!
Ayaw mo na sumuko, magpataan ka lang para sa bayan!