Tuwid (en. Straight)

[tu-wid]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Without curve or bend; straight.

The road is straight, making it easy to traverse.

Ang daan ay tuwid kung kaya't madali itong tahakin.

Honest and straightforward; upright.

He is an upright person, making him easy to trust.

Siya ay tuwid na tao, kaya't madaling pagkatiwalaan.

adverb

In a straight manner; neither excessively nor insufficiently.

He jumped straight into the pot.

Tumalon siya nang tuwid papunta sa banga.

The word 'tuwid' comes from the root word 'tuwa' and has different meanings in the context of being direct.

The road is straight

The road has no bends or curves.

Tuwid ang daan

Stay on your straight path

Proceed on the right path, not getting lost.

Maging tuwid sa iyong landas

straight-through

An expression that indicates a straight flow of something.

tuwid-tuwid

straight or direct.

Just go straight, no twists and turns.

Tuwid lang ang daan, walang liko-liko.

honest or straightforward.

I hope you’re just honest with me, so we can be clear.

Sana tuwid ka lang sa akin, para malinaw tayo.

without any fuss or complications.

Let’s keep the conversation straightforward, no drama.

Tuwid lang ang usapan, walang drama.