Assert in Tagalog

Assert in Tagalog is “Magpatibay” or “Igiit” – referring to the act of stating something confidently or defending one’s rights. This term is essential in legal, professional, and everyday communication contexts in the Philippines. Explore its detailed meanings and usage examples below.

[Words] = Assert

[Definition]:

• Assert /əˈsɜːrt/
• Verb 1: To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
• Verb 2: To cause others to recognize one’s authority or a right by confident and forceful behavior.
• Verb 3: To defend or maintain a right, claim, or opinion.

[Synonyms] = Magpatibay, Igiit, Ipahayag, Magpumilit, Itanggi, Magtaguyod, Ipagtanggol

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The lawyer will assert his client’s innocence in court tomorrow.
• Ex1_PH: Ang abogado ay magpapatibay ng kawalang-sala ng kanyang kliyente sa korte bukas.
• Ex2_EN: She needed to assert herself more in meetings to get her ideas heard.
• Ex2_PH: Kailangan niyang igiit ang kanyang sarili nang higit pa sa mga pulong upang marinig ang kanyang mga ideya.
• Ex3_EN: The president asserted that the new policy would benefit all citizens.
• Ex3_PH: Ang pangulo ay nagpatibay na ang bagong patakaran ay makinabang sa lahat ng mamamayan.
• Ex4_EN: It is important to assert your rights when they are being violated.
• Ex4_PH: Mahalaga na igiit ang iyong mga karapatan kapag nilalabag ang mga ito.
• Ex5_EN: The scientist asserted that her research findings were accurate and verifiable.
• Ex5_PH: Ang siyentipiko ay nagpatibay na ang kanyang mga natuklasan sa pananaliksik ay tumpak at napapatunayan.