Conscience in Tagalog

“Conscience” in Tagalog is “Budhi” or “Konsensya” – referring to the inner sense of what is right or wrong that guides one’s behavior and moral judgments. This fundamental concept represents the moral compass within every person. Discover how this essential term is used in Filipino culture and daily conversations.

[Words] = Conscience

[Definition]:

• Conscience /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
• Noun 1: An inner feeling or voice that acts as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one’s behavior.
• Noun 2: A feeling of guilt or moral unease caused by doing something wrong.
• Noun 3: The part of the mind that makes you aware of your actions as being morally right or wrong.

[Synonyms] = Budhi, Konsensya, Puso, Kalooban, Moral na gabay, Panloob na tinig

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: His conscience wouldn’t let him rest after lying to his parents.
• Ex1_PH: Ang kanyang budhi ay hindi siya pinahinga pagkatapos magsinungaling sa kanyang mga magulang.
• Ex2_EN: She has a clear conscience because she always does the right thing.
• Ex2_PH: Mayroon siyang malinis na konsensya dahil lagi siyang gumagawa ng tama.
• Ex3_EN: My conscience told me to return the money I found on the street.
• Ex3_PH: Sinabi sa akin ng aking budhi na ibalik ang perang natagpuan ko sa kalye.
• Ex4_EN: He acted without conscience when he betrayed his best friend.
• Ex4_PH: Kumilos siya nang walang konsensya nang kanyang ipagkanulo ang kanyang matalik na kaibigan.
• Ex5_EN: Listen to your conscience and you will never go wrong.
• Ex5_PH: Makinig sa iyong budhi at hindi ka kailanman magkakamali.