EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
reasonable, just, fair...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/ma-kat-WI-ran/
FIL: Naaayon sa tamang pag-iisip, lohika, o katarungan; may sapat na batayan o dahilan.
EN: reasonable, just, fair
This is when your argument actually makes sense and isn't just pure 'hugot' or 'kasi sabi ko.' It's that rare moment in a group project when someone's suggestion is logical, not just the easiest way out. It’s what you hope your boss is when you ask for a leave. 'Boss, makatwiran naman po 'yung request ko, 'di ba?'
From `ma-` (having the quality of) + `katwiran` (reason, justice), from `tuwid` (straight).
ROOT MEANING: Reason, justification (colloquial)
Often used in arguments, legal contexts, or discussions about fairness.
🇵🇭 Makatwiran ang desisyon ng hukom na paboran ang mga manggagawa.
🇺🇸 The judge's decision to favor the workers was just.
🇵🇭 Sana ay magbigay ka ng makatwiran na dahilan kung bakit ka nahuli.
🇺🇸 I hope you can give a reasonable explanation for why you were late.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.