To be honest (tl. Ikrokis)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Sa totoo lang, gusto ko ikrokis sa iyo.
To be honest, I want to be honest with you.
Context: daily life Minsan, mahirap ikrokis sa ibang tao.
Sometimes, it is hard to be honest with other people.
Context: daily life Sinasabi ko ikrokis dahil mahal ko siya.
I say this to be honest because I love her.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Kung ikrokis ako, hindi ako masaya sa trabaho ko.
If I am to be honest, I am not happy with my job.
Context: work Ikrokis ko na yung totoo, wala akong ideya.
I’m to be honest, I have no idea.
Context: daily life Dapat tayong ikrokis sa ating nararamdaman.
We should be honest about our feelings.
Context: society Advanced (C1-C2)
Kapag tayo ay nag-uusap, mahalaga ang ikrokis sa isa’t isa.
When we talk, it's important to be honest with each other.
Context: communication Ikrokis ako, hindi madali ang buhay.
I must be honest, life is not easy.
Context: society Sa huli, dapat tayong ikrokis tungkol sa ating mga hangarin.
In the end, we should be honest about our desires.
Context: life goals