Makatotohanan (en. Truthful)

/makatoˈtohanan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates truth or actual condition.
His words are truthful and not a lie.
Ang kanyang mga salita ay makatotohanan at walang halong kasinungalingan.
Refers to things that should be believed or are true.
This news is truthful according to experts.
Ang balitang ito ay makatotohanan ayon sa mga eksperto.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'true' with the prefix 'ma-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

truthful
To speak the truth or to be honest.
maka-totoo

Related Words

truth
The state or quality of being true; a vehicle of individual truths.
katotohanan
true
The word meaning true, without lies.
totoo

Slang Meanings

true
You said you would help, but you did nothing. We need real people.
Sabi mo makakatulong ka, pero wala kang ginawa. Kailangan ng makatotohanan na tao.
not just talk
I don't like people who just talk but have no real action.
Hindi ko gusto ang mga tao na puro usap pero walang makatotohanan na aksyon.
real deal
Of course, you need real experience and not just stories.
Siyempre, kailangan mo ng makatotohanan na experience at hindi lang kwento.