Totohanin (en. To realize)

/to.to.ha.nin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that states that something will be true or can be shown.
We should realize this to achieve our dreams.
Dapat natin itong totohanin upang makamit ang ating mga pangarap.
The realization of an idea or plan.
Their goal is to realize their project next month.
Ang kanilang layunin ay totohanin ang kanilang proyekto sa susunod na buwan.
Giving truth to a situation.
Sometimes we need to realize things even if it's hard.
Minsan dapat nating totohanin ang mga bagay kahit na mahirap.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'totoo' and 'hanin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

will you realize this?
Asking if something will be done or realized.
totoohanin mo ba ito?
we need to realize everything.
Expressing the need to show the truth in all aspects.
kailangan nating totohanin ang lahat.

Related Words

true
Means real or true.
totoo
realization
The process of fulfilling a task or promise.
pagsasakatuparan

Slang Meanings

to take seriously
You need to take that seriously; this is no joke.
Totohanin mo na 'yan, hindi na ito biro.
to end a relationship
Let's take our talks seriously, so we don't end up like them.
Totohanin na ang mga usapan natin, baka magaya pa tayo sa kanila.
a real fight
In a real fight, no one won.
Sa totohanin na laban, walang sinuman ang nanalo.