Patotohanan (en. Truth)

/patoˈtohanan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being true or certain.
The truth of his statement was confirmed by many witnesses.
Ang patotohanan ng kanyang pahayag ay nakumpirma ng maraming saksi.
A fact that cannot be ignored.
The truth of the events must be shared with the public.
Ang patotohanan ng mga pangyayari ay dapat na maipabatid sa publiko.
The quality of being true in information or data.
The truth is important in the data used for research.
Mahalaga ang patotohanan sa mga datos na ginagamit sa pananaliksik.

Etymology

Originating from the root 'totoo', this word describes true or factual information.

Common Phrases and Expressions

may we know the truth
A wish to discover the truth.
sana'y malaman ang patotohanan
fight for the truth
To fight for the truth.
ipaglaban ang patotohanan

Related Words

falsehood
The opposite of truth; a false information.
kasinungalingan
justification
An argument or explanation that shows the truth.
katwiran

Slang Meanings

True story
He claims that it is a patotohanan of everything that happened to them.
Sinasabi niya na patotohanan ang lahat ng nangyari sa kanila.
A vivid life experience
His patotohanan in life is truly inspiring.
Yung patotohanan niya sa buhay ay nakakainspire.
Serious truth
There’s no joke in his patotohanan about dreams.
Walang halong biro ang patotohanan niya tungkol sa mga pangarap.