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Tagapagtapat (en. Honest person)

/ta.ɡa.pagt.a.pat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who demonstrates honesty and truthfulness.

He is known to be an honest person among his friends.

Siya ay kilalang tagapagtapat sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

A person who provides honest opinions or advice.

As an honest person, I always suggest the right thing to my clients.

Bilang tagapagtapat, lagi akong nagmumungkahi ng tama sa aking mga kliyente.

A person who speaks the truth even if it is painful.

Sometimes, honest people are not well-received by others.

Minsan, ang mga tagapagtapat ay hindi kaaya-aya sa iba.

Etymology

The word 'tagapagtapat' is derived from the root word 'tapat,' meaning honest or true, and the prefix 'tagapag,' referring to a person who does or possesses a certain trait.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be an honest person

to be a person who is honest in what they say and do.

maging tagapagtapat

Related Words

honesty

The quality of being honest.

katapatan

truth

The state of being true.

katotohanan

Slang Meanings

friend who is always by your side

You're like a confidant to me, always there to provide support.

Para kang tagapagtapat sa akin, laging nandiyan para magbigay ng suporta.

partner in all dealings

We have such a close bond, you're really my confidant in life.

Sobrang pagsasama natin, ikaw talaga ang tagapagtapat ko sa buhay.

close friend

My confidant for secrets is also my confidant in joy and sorrow.

Ang tagapagtapat ko sa secrets ay siya rin ang tagapagtapat ko sa saya at lungkot.