Putat (en. Purported)

pu·tat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The view or opinion about a person, thing, or event that may or may not be true.
The purport of his ability has yet to be proven.
Ang putat ng kanyang kakayahan ay hindi pa rin napatunayan.
The positing of an assumption not based on concrete evidence.
Many purported claims spread in the news lack sufficient basis.
Maraming mga putat ang nagkalat sa mga balita na walang sapat na basehan.
An idea or argument born from the opinions of others.
The purport of experts is crucial in government decisions.
Ang putat ng mga eksperto ay mahalaga sa mga desisyon ng pamahalaan.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'putatus' meaning 'purported' or 'considered'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

purported information
Information believed to be true but lacking sufficient verification.
putat na impormasyon

Related Words

assessment
The process of describing or evaluating the value or likelihood of something.
pagtataya
opinion
A personal view or belief on a particular issue.
opinyon

Slang Meanings

A person who loves gossip or eavesdropping.
Who is that gossipmonger? Always there to listen to our conversations.
Sino ba ang putat na 'yon? Laging nandiyan para makinig sa usapan natin.
Used to refer to a meddler or nosy person.
Don't interfere, you're just a meddler here.
Wag kang makialam, putat ka lang dito.
Like a celebrity often mentioned in the media due to issues.
Sure, that attention-seeker will show off again on social media.
Sige, magshashow off na naman ang putat na 'yan sa social media.