Totoo (en. Real)

/toˈto.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to something that is not fake or artificial.
This jewelry is real gold.
Ang alahas na ito ay totoong ginto.
Refers to a situation that is genuine or not fictional.
His story really happened.
Ang kanyang kwento ay totoong nangyari.
Emphasizes the truthfulness of something.
We need real information.
Kailangan natin ang totoong impormasyon.

Etymology

From the Latin 'realis', meaning 'true'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

real life
It is often used for situations that are genuine and not fictional.
totoong buhay
real feelings
Refers to a person's true emotions or sentiments.
totoong damdamin

Related Words

truth
The state of being true or real.
katotohanan
actual
Refers to things that are currently happening or real.
aktwal

Slang Meanings

True
Dude, real talk, you need to fix that.
Dude, real talk, kailangan mong ayusin 'yan.
Seriously
It's gonna be a serious fight later!
Real na real ang labanan mamaya!
No effort at all
Wow, your voice is beautiful! Really no effort at all.
Grabe, ganda ng boses mo! Real na walang ka-effort-effort.
Different level
Your skills are real! You're on a different level.
Yung galing mo, real! Kakaibang level ka talaga.