Pagkaprangka (en. Frankness)

/pa.ɡa.ˈpraŋ.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The quality of being honest or straightforward in expressing thoughts or opinions.

His frankness shed light on the situation.

Ang kanyang pagkaprangka ay nagbigay liwanag sa sitwasyon.

No shame or hesitation in telling the truth.

The frankness of his words caused tension in the group.

Ang pagkaprangka ng kanyang salita ay nagdulot ng tensyon sa grupo.

Being honest and straightforward in conversation.

He likes frankness, so he is the one people always talk to.

Mahilig siya sa pagkaprangka, kaya siya ang laging nakakausap ng mga tao.

derived from the word 'frank' meaning direct, honest, or straightforward.

Be frank

Be honest in conversations or giving opinions.

Maging prangka

Frank and direct

Indicates honesty and not hiding the truth.

Prangka at tuwid

honest

A word describing the trait of being truthful in what is said.

tapat

truthfulness

The quality of being true and honest.

katapatan

Straightforward or no beating around the bush

His straightforwardness with people can sometimes be offensive.

Ang pagkakaprangka niya sa mga tao minsan ay nakaka-offend.

Genuinely honest

That's why he was chosen to be the spokesperson because he is genuinely honest.

Kaya siya yung napili na maging tagapagsalita, kasi pagkakaprangka siya.

Unafraid to express feelings

My friend is so straightforward; he has no problem saying the truth.

Sobrang pagkaprangka ng kaibigan ko, walang problemang sabihin ang totoo.

Just being on point

Sometimes my straightforwardness becomes a problem for others.

Minsan ang pagkaprangka ko ay nagiging problema sa mga tao.