EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to prove; to test; to try on...
unobtainable, unattainable...
impenetrable, impassable...
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/mag-PRUE-ba/
FIL: Ang pagpapatunay sa pamamagitan ng ebidensya; ang pagsusubok sa isang bagay upang malaman ang kalidad o kaangkupan nito.
EN: to prove; to test; to try on
This word is a chameleon. It can mean 'to prove' something, like in a court case ("Kailangan mong magprueba"). It can also mean 'to test' or 'to try' something, like a free sample at the supermarket ("Prueba muna, bago bili"). Most commonly, it's what you do in a department store fitting room: 'magprueba' ng damit to see if it fits, or if it makes you look 'payat'.
From Spanish 'prueba' (proof, test, trial).
ROOT MEANING: proof; evidence; test
'Magsubok' or 'subukan' is more common for 'to try'. 'Magpatunay' is more common for 'to prove'. 'Magprueba' is a versatile middle ground.
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🇵🇭 Puwede po bang magprueba nitong sapatos?
🇺🇸 May I try on these shoes?
🇵🇭 Sa korte, kailangan mong magprueba na ikaw ang nagsasabi ng totoo.
🇺🇸 In court, you need to prove that you are telling the truth.
🇵🇭 Hayaan mo siyang magprueba ng kanyang kakayahan.
🇺🇸 Let him test his abilities.
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