Magtupada (en. To fulfill)

/maɡ.tu.pa.da/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of a person following or fulfilling a duty or obligation.
The teachers will fulfill their responsibilities to the students.
Magtutupa ang mga guro sa kanilang mga responsibilidad para sa mga estudyante.
The act of fulfilling or performing an agreement.
He will fulfill their agreement next week.
Magtutupad siya sa kanilang kasunduan sa darating na linggo.
Being faithful to a promise or mission.
We will fulfill our promises to each other.
Magtutupad tayo sa ating mga pangako sa isa't isa.

Etymology

The term 'tupad' comes from the root word 'tupad' meaning 'correct' or 'according to' in this context.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to fulfill a duty
to carry out a responsibility or obligation
magtupad ng tungkulin
to fulfill a promise
to carry out a promised commitment
magtupad sa pangako

Related Words

tupad
A word that refers to adherence or fulfillment of requirements or needs in a situation.
tupad
obligation
A responsibility or duty that must be performed.
obligasyon

Slang Meanings

Be true to oneself
I might as well speak up since I'm being true to myself!
Magsalita na lang ako, tutal, magtupada naman ako!
Don't be fake
I told you to just be yourself and stop pretending.
Sabi ko na nga ba, magtupada ka na lang at huwag nang magkunwari.
Be honest
If you have a problem, be honest and say it straight.
Kung may problema, magtupada ka at sabihin mo nang diretso.