Magtotohanan (en. To be true)

/maɡto.tɔˈhan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Indicates an action that becomes true or factual.
What they said about the event will turn out to be true.
Magtotohanan ang kanilang sinabi tungkol sa kaganapan.
An action that connects with truth.
The results of the examination should be factual.
Dapat magtotohanan ang mga resulta ng pagsusuri.
Action that expresses the truth of something.
The evidence he presented will turn out to be true.
Magtotohanan ang patunay na kanyang ipinasok.

Etymology

from the word 'true'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's speak the truth
To speak truthfully or to express reality.
Magtotohanan tayo

Related Words

truth
The state of being true or universal truth.
katotohanan
true
A word meaning valid or not fake.
totoo

Slang Meanings

To lie
Why are you going to be truthful? We all know that’s not true.
Bakit ka magtotohanan? Alam naman nating lahat na hindi totoo 'yan.
To be genuine
Sometimes, it’s better to be genuine than to lie.
Minsan, mas mabuti pang magpakatotoo kaysa magtotohanan.
Deception
You might get hurt if you lie to her.
Baka masaktan ka kung magtotohanan ka sa kanya.