Patumapat (en. Honestly)

/pa-tu-ma-pat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb category that means to express honestly or to speak the truth.

He spoke honestly about the situation even though it was difficult.

Patumapat siyang naglarawan ng sitwasyon kahit na mahirap ito.

Speaking with no pretense and straight to the point.

In their meeting, Maria honestly stated her opinion.

Sa kanilang pagpupulong, patumapat na sinabi ni Maria ang kanyang opinyon.

Originates from the root word 'patumapa' which means 'to speak honestly' or 'to express the truth'.

honest words

words said truthfully and without pretense

patumapat na salita

integrity

The quality of being honest or truthful in what is said.

katapatan

Fell down or stumbled.

When he started to be nicer, he fell into hardship.

Nung nakakabait na siya, patumapat siya sa kahirapan.

Lost in a match or competition.

They lost in the finals even though they were so good.

Patumapat sila sa finals kahit na ang galing nila.

Missed a chance or opportunity.

My grades fell, so I lost my chance at the scholarship.

Bumagsak ang grades ko, kaya patumapat na ako sa scholarship.