Sentidokomun (en. Common sense)

sen-ti-do-ku-mon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The ability of a person to make reasonable decisions based on common knowledge and experience.
He used his common sense to solve the problem.
Ginamit niya ang kanyang sentidokomun upang lutasin ang problema.

Etymology

Created from the Spanish word 'sentido común'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Use your common sense.
This expresses the importance of using common sense in decisions.
Gamitin mo ang iyong sentidokomun.

Related Words

knowledge
This refers to the information or data that a person possesses which can improve his decisions.
kaalaman
fair judgment
The ability to make a fair assessment of things.
disenteng paghusga

Slang Meanings

empathy or having an understanding of others' situations
Bro, I hope everyone can have some common sense here so that there's no fighting.
Bro, sana magka-sentido komon na lahat tayo, para walang nag-aaway dito.
sense or knowledge about things
You're fun, but I hope you have some common sense here!
Ang saya mo, pero sana may sentido komon ka rito!
ideas that are not just random but based on experience
Hey, did you use some common sense on the exam? You seem like you’ll struggle.
Kamusta, nag-sentido komon ka ba sa exam? Mukhang mahihirapan ka.