Patiwasin (en. To justify)

/patiˈwasin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To take measures to explain something.

We need to justify the changes to be made in the project.

Kailangan nating patiwasin ang mga gagawing pagbabago sa proyekto.

To provide an explanation or reason for a decision.

He was asked how he would justify his decisions.

Siya ay tinanong kung paano niya patiwasin ang kanyang mga desisyon.

To declare an action or decision as correct.

It is important to justify your reasons for your actions.

Mahalaga na patiwasin ang iyong mga dahilan sa iyong mga aksyon.

Derived from the word 'tuwas' meaning to be upright or straight.

justify oneself

To explain one's own decisions or actions.

patiwasin ang sarili

explanation

The process of providing detail or reason about something.

paliwanag

reason

A cause or explanation for why something happened.

dahilan

Show or reveal your true character or feelings.

Just be upfront already, I can't understand you anymore.

Patiwasin mo na kasi, hindi na kita maintindihan.

Be true to yourself.

Stop hiding behind a mask, just be yourself.

Huwag ka na magtago sa likod ng maskara, patiwasin mo ang sarili mo.

Be honest with yourself and others.

I told him, just get it all out in the open, so there's no more drama.

Sabi ko sa kanya, patiwasin na ang lahat, para wala nang drama.