Mapatunayan (en. To prove)

/ma.pa.tu.na.ɪ.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb meaning to provide evidence or proof.
We need to prove what we are saying.
Kailangan nating mapatunayan ang ating mga sinasabi.
The act of proving something.
He conducted an experiment to prove his theory.
Nagsagawa siya ng eksperimento upang mapatunayan ang kanyang teorya.
The ability to verify a statement or information.
There is a pressing need to prove the data before releasing it.
Mahigpit ang pangangailangan na mapatunayan ang datos bago ito ipalabas.

Etymology

from 'patunayan' which means to provide evidence or proof.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to prove the truth
to show that something is true
mapatunayan ang katotohanan
to prove what you say
to provide evidence for your statements
mapatunayan ang iyong sinasabi

Related Words

evidence
Something that supports a statement or argument.
katibayan
proof
A piece of information or document that shows the truth.
patunay

Slang Meanings

to establish
You need to establish this before you leave.
Kailangan mo itong mapatunayan bago ka umalis.
to see the truth
He doesn't want to see the truth of the whole story because it might be true.
Ayaw niya nang mapatunayan ang buong kwento kasi baka totoo.
to become true
I hope what you are saying really becomes true.
Sana mapatunayan na talaga ang mga sinasabi mo.