Makatuwid (en. Just)

ma-ka-tu-wid

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Reasonable; a straight or correct decision or action.

His decision is just and based on the truth.

Ang kanyang desisyon ay makatuwid at base sa katotohanan.

Agreeing with principles of justice or fairness.

We should be just in our relationships with others.

Dapat tayong maging makatuwid sa ating mga ugnayan sa iba.

Correct or appropriate actions according to morality.

The just path is not always easy to walk.

Ang makatuwid na landas ay hindi palaging madaling tahakin.

From the word 'tuwid' which means 'straight' or 'correct', with a prefix 'ma-' indicating capability or state.

the just path

A correct way that one should take in life.

makatuwid na landas

a just person

A person who acts according to justice and moral principles.

makatuwid na tao

reason

A word that means a logical reason or argument.

katwiran

justice

Related to being just and fair in every action.

katarungan

right or proper thing

We should always act rightly in our decisions.

Dapat lagi tayong kumilos na makatuwid sa ating mga desisyon.

flawless or without any wrong

His decision was right, so many praised him.

Ang ginawa niyang desisyon ay makatuwid kaya't pinuri siya ng marami.

straightforward or honest

I prefer a person who is honest, even if the truth hurts.

Mas gusto ko 'yung tao na makatuwid, kahit masakit na katotohanan.