Discretion in Tagalog

Discretion in Tagalog translates to “pagpapasya,” “pagpili,” or “diskresyon” – referring to the quality of being careful about what you do and say, or the freedom to decide what should be done. Understanding this concept is essential for navigating social and professional contexts in Filipino culture, where knowing when to speak and when to remain silent is highly valued.

[Words] = Discretion

[Definition]

• Discretion /dɪˈskreʃ.ən/
• Noun 1: The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
• Noun 2: The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation.
• Noun 3: Careful judgment in making decisions.

[Synonyms] = Pagpapasya, Diskresyon, Pagpili, Pagiingat, Pag-iisip, Kahusayan, Kapangyarihan, Kalayaan

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The manager has the discretion to approve or deny vacation requests based on team needs.
• Ex1_PH: Ang manedyer ay may diskresyon na aprubahan o tanggihan ang mga kahilingan sa bakasyon batay sa pangangailangan ng koponan.
• Ex2_EN: Please handle this matter with complete discretion as it involves sensitive personal information.
• Ex2_PH: Pakiusap na hawakan ang bagay na ito nang may ganap na pagpapasya dahil nagsasangkot ito ng sensitibong personal na impormasyon.
• Ex3_EN: The judge used her discretion to reduce the sentence considering the defendant’s circumstances.
• Ex3_PH: Ginamit ng hukom ang kanyang diskresyon upang bawasan ang hatol dahil sa kalagayan ng akusado.
• Ex4_EN: He showed great discretion by not revealing the company’s confidential plans to competitors.
• Ex4_PH: Nagpakita siya ng dakilang pagiingat sa pamamagitan ng hindi pagsisiwalat ng mga lihim na plano ng kumpanya sa mga kakompetensya.
• Ex5_EN: Parents should exercise discretion when discussing adult topics in front of their children.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga magulang ay dapat magsanay ng pagpapasya kapag pinag-uusapan ang mga paksang pang-matanda sa harap ng kanilang mga anak.