Motibo (en. Motive)

mo-ti-bo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A reason or cause that drives a person to act or make a decision.
His motive for helping was to show kindness.
Ang kanyang motibo sa pagtulong ay ang gustong ipakita ang kabutihan.
There may be deeper reasons that are not immediately visible.
There could be many motives behind his decision.
Maraming mga motibo ang maaaring maging sanhi ng kanyang desisyon.
Motives often rely on personal interest or benefit.
In business, motives are primarily based on profit.
Sa negosyo, ang mga motibo ay pangunahing nakabatay sa kita.

Etymology

English: motive

Common Phrases and Expressions

the motives of a person
The reasons or purposes behind a person's actions.
mga motibo ng tao
motivated action
An action driven by a specific reason.
motibong pagkilos

Related Words

motivation
A process of stimulating someone's interest or prompting them to act.
motibasyon

Slang Meanings

reason or rationale, often used in uncertain discussions.
Your motive is alright, but it seems lacking in logic.
Ayos lang ang motibo mo, pero parang kulang sa logic.
a pretext or reason used to get what one wants.
He has no other motive but to get your attention.
Wala siyang ibang motibo kundi ang makuha ang atensyon mo.