Mangatwiran (en. Reasoning)

/maŋatwiˈran/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Refers to the process of providing reasons or arguments.

You should reason out so everyone can understand your side.

Mangatwiran ka upang mas maintindihan ng lahat ang iyong panig.

The act of discussing or debating an issue.

It's important to reason during discussions to clarify issues.

Mahalaga ang mangatwiran sa mga talakayan upang maliwanagan ang mga isyu.

Creating arguments based on logic.

Students are taught how to reason in their essays.

Ang mga estudyante ay tinuruan kung paano mangatwiran sa kanilang mga sanaysay.

From the word 'atwiran' meaning 'to provide argument or reason.'

reason properly

Provide arguments that are justified and logical.

mangatwiran nang maayos

argument

A statement that is argued to prove a point.

argumento

logic

The science of thinking and analyzing arguments.

lohiya

to argue in a way that seems untruthful

I wish you'd just be honest, stop making up ridiculous excuses.

Sana magpakatotoo ka na lang, huwag ka nang mangangatwiran ng mga kakatwang dahilan.

to argue excessively over minor points

Mark always argues over the school's rules.

Laging mangangatwiran si Mark kapag ang usapan ay tungkol sa mga patakaran ng school.

to argue like a lawyer

Oh my God, why are you arguing like a lawyer? It's just a simple question!

Diyos ko, bakit parang abogado ka mangangatwiran? Simpleng tanong lang 'yan!