Direct in Tagalog

Direct in Tagalog is “Direkta” or “Tuwiran” – meaning straight, immediate, or without intermediary. This versatile word is commonly used in Filipino conversations for navigation, communication, and descriptions. Explore the complete meanings, synonyms, and real-world examples below to use this word confidently.

[Words] = Direct

[Definition]:

• Direct /dɪˈrekt/ or /daɪˈrekt/
• Adjective 1: Going in a straight line or by the shortest route without stopping or changing direction.
• Adjective 2: Without intervening factors or intermediaries; immediate.
• Adjective 3: Straightforward in speech or behavior; frank.
• Verb 1: To control the operations of; manage or govern.
• Verb 2: To aim something in a particular direction or at a particular person.
• Verb 3: To give authoritative instructions or orders to.

[Synonyms] = Direkta, Tuwiran, Deretso, Tuloy-tuloy, Lantad (frank), Mamahala (to manage/direct)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: We took a direct flight from Manila to Singapore.
• Ex1_PH: Sumakay kami ng direktang flight mula Manila hanggang Singapore.
• Ex2_EN: Please give me direct answers to my questions.
• Ex2_PH: Pakibigyan mo ako ng tuwiran na sagot sa aking mga tanong.
• Ex3_EN: The manager will direct the team on the new project.
• Ex3_PH: Ang manager ay mamahala sa koponan para sa bagong proyekto.
• Ex4_EN: She has a very direct way of speaking that some people find refreshing.
• Ex4_PH: Mayroon siyang tuwiran na paraan ng pagsasalita na nakakaaliw sa iba.
• Ex5_EN: Can you direct me to the nearest train station?
• Ex5_PH: Maaari mo ba akong turuan ng daan papunta sa pinakamalapit na istasyon ng tren?