Magtuos (en. Dictate)

/maɡˈtu.ɔs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To impose a judgment or penalty.

The court decided to impose a penalty on the accused.

Nagdesisyon ang hukuman na magtuos ng parusa sa akusado.

Refers to the process of judging or making a decision.

His job is to judge cases in court.

Ang kanyang gawain ay magtuos ng mga kaso sa korte.

To lay down conditions or rules.

Sometimes, teachers have to lay down rules in their class.

Minsan, ang mga guro ay kailangang magtuos ng mga patakaran sa kanilang klase.

Derived from the root word 'tuos' which means to impose or render judgment.

to impose a judgment

the act of rendering a verdict.

magtuos ng hatol

verdict

This is the decision or ruling imposed by a court or a judge.

hatol

judgment

This is the process of discerning or considering facts to make a decision.

paghuhusga

to get angry

Don't provoke him, he might get angry with you!

Huwag kang magtutuo, baka magalit siya sa'yo!

to argue or wrestle

Oh no, the kid is arguing with his siblings again!

Nako, nagtuos na naman ang bata sa mga kapatid niya!

to become irritable

You might get irritable if you keep not sleeping.

Baka magtuos ka at maging masungit kung patuloy kang hindi natutulog.