Nagpapatunay (en. Proves)

nag-pa-pa-tu-nay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that shows truth or evidence.
The documents prove his identity.
Ang mga dokumento ay nagpapatunay ng kanyang pagkakakilanlan.
Providing support for a theory or statement.
His results in the experiment prove his theory.
Ang kanyang mga resulta sa eksperimento ay nagpapatunay ng kanyang teorya.
The action of accepting or acknowledging something as true.
He proves his words through actions.
Nagpapatunay siya ng kanyang mga salita sa pamamagitan ng mga gawa.

Etymology

From the root word 'patunay' with the prefix 'nag-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

proving the truth
providing evidence that supports the statements
nagpapatunay ng katotohanan
proving his word
fulfilling the promised or stated
nagpapatunay ng kanyang salita

Related Words

proof
An item that provides evidence or support.
patunay
truth
The state of being true or correct.
katotohanan

Slang Meanings

indicates the truth
He is proving that he was not involved in the mess.
Nagpapatunay siya na hindi siya kasali sa gulo.
provides evidence
The document proves that you've already paid.
Ang dokumento ay nagpapatunay na nagbayad ka na.
testifies
He is testifying to what Juan said.
Siya’y nagpapatunay sa sinabi ni Juan.