Straight in Tagalog

“Straight” in Tagalog is “Tuwid” or “Diretso”. This versatile word describes both physical alignment and directness in various contexts. Explore below to understand its multiple meanings, synonyms, and how Filipinos use it in daily conversations.

[Words] = Straight

[Definition]

• Straight /streɪt/
• Adjective 1: Extending or moving uniformly in one direction without a curve or bend.
• Adjective 2: Properly positioned or arranged; in order.
• Adjective 3: Honest and direct; frank.
• Adverb 1: In a straight line; directly.
• Adverb 2: Without delay or detour; immediately.

[Synonyms] = Tuwid, Diretso, Matuwid, Tapat, Patas, Deretso, Tuloy-tuloy

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: Draw a straight line from point A to point B on the paper.
• Ex1_PH: Gumuhit ng tuwid na linya mula sa punto A hanggang punto B sa papel.
• Ex2_EN: Go straight ahead for two blocks, then turn left at the corner.
• Ex2_PH: Magpatuloy nang diretso sa dalawang kanto, pagkatapos kumaliwa sa sulok.
• Ex3_EN: She always gives me straight answers without hiding anything.
• Ex3_PH: Lagi siyang nagbibigay sa akin ng tapat na sagot nang walang itinatago.
• Ex4_EN: The road runs straight through the countryside for miles.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kalsada ay tuwid na tumatakbo sa kabukiran ng ilang milya.
• Ex5_EN: He came straight from work to attend the meeting.
• Ex5_PH: Dumating siya nang diretso mula sa trabaho upang dumalo sa pulong.