Tapat (en. Honest)

/ˈtapɐt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Means to express truth or being true.
We should be honest with each other about our feelings.
Dapat tayong tapat sa isa't isa tungkol sa ating mga nararamdaman.
adjective
Describes the characteristic of a person or thing that is honest or without deceit.
He is an honest friend who is always there in times of need.
Siya ay isang tapat na kaibigan na laging nandiyan sa oras ng pangangailangan.
Demonstrates truthfulness or accuracy.
His statement is honest and free from lies.
Ang kanyang pahayag ay tapat at walang halong kasinungalingan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be honest
to be sincere or true to oneself and others.
maging tapat

Related Words

integrity
The quality of being honest in thoughts, words, and actions.
katapatan

Slang Meanings

Honest about the truth
You really should be honest about the truth, even if it's hard.
Dapat ka talagang maging tapat sa totoo, kahit na mahirap.
Faithful for life
No matter what happens, we'll stick together, faithful for life.
Kahit anong mangyari, magsasamahan tayo, habang buhay na tapat.
Honest during elections
Why can't you be honest during the elections?
Kaya kayong hindi magpaka-tapat sa harap ng halalan?