Legitimate in Tagalog

“Legitimate” in Tagalog is “Lehitimo” or “Tunay” – referring to something that is lawful, genuine, or conforming to recognized principles or accepted rules. This term is commonly used in legal, business, and everyday contexts to describe authenticity and validity. Discover the various uses and meanings of this essential word below.

[Words] = Legitimate

[Definition]:

• Legitimate /lɪˈdʒɪt.ə.mət/
• Adjective 1: Conforming to the law or to rules; lawful and valid
• Adjective 2: Able to be defended with logic or justification; reasonable and acceptable
• Adjective 3: Born of legally married parents; having legal status
• Verb: To make legitimate; to justify or validate something

[Synonyms] = Lehitimo, Tunay, Wastong, Legal, Tanggap, Totoo, Lehitimado

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The company operates as a legitimate business with all the necessary permits and licenses.
• Ex1_PH: Ang kumpanya ay tumatakbo bilang isang lehitimong negosyo na may lahat ng kinakailangang permiso at lisensya.
• Ex2_EN: She raised legitimate concerns about the safety of the proposed construction project.
• Ex2_PH: Nagtaas siya ng wastong alalahanin tungkol sa kaligtasan ng iminungkahing proyekto ng konstruksyon.
• Ex3_EN: The court declared him the legitimate heir to his father’s estate.
• Ex3_PH: Ipinahayag ng korte na siya ang lehitimong tagapagmana ng ari-arian ng kanyang ama.
• Ex4_EN: It’s a legitimate question to ask why the policy was changed without consultation.
• Ex4_PH: Isa itong tanggap na tanong kung bakit binago ang patakaran nang walang konsultasyon.
• Ex5_EN: The website sells only legitimate products from authorized dealers and manufacturers.
• Ex5_PH: Ang website ay nagbebenta lamang ng tunay na mga produkto mula sa awtorisadong mga dealer at tagagawa.