Katwiranin (en. Justification)

/ka'twi.ranin/

Synonyms

justification or reason for something

Well, I can't blame you; you have a justification for what you did.

Aba, hindi naman kita masisisi, mayroon ka namang katwiran sa ginawa mo.

excuse

You're just looking for an excuse so you won't get scolded.

Naghahanap ka na lang ng katwiranin para hindi ka mapagalitan.

reason

What's your reason for being absent yesterday?

Anong katwiranin mo sa pag-absent kahapon?

defense

Your justification doesn't hold, you need a more solid defense.

Walang bisa ang katwiranin mo, kailangan mo ng mas solid na defensa.