Truth in Tagalog

“Truth” in Tagalog is “Katotohanan,” “Totoo,” or “Katunayan.” These words represent honesty, reality, and factual accuracy in Filipino language. Learn how to express truth and sincerity in various contexts below.

[Words] = Truth

[Definition]:

• Truth /truːθ/
• Noun 1: The quality or state of being true; that which is in accordance with fact or reality.
• Noun 2: A fact or belief that is accepted as true by society or an individual.
• Noun 3: Honesty and sincerity in action, character, or expression.

[Synonyms] = Katotohanan, Totoo, Katunayan, Realidad, Kasiyahan, Tunay na salita

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The truth will always come out eventually, no matter how hard someone tries to hide it.
• Ex1_PH: Ang katotohanan ay lilitaw din sa huli, gaano man kasikap ng isang tao na itago ito.
• Ex2_EN: She decided to tell the truth about what happened that night despite the consequences.
• Ex2_PH: Nagpasya siyang sabihin ang totoo tungkol sa nangyari noong gabing iyon kahit ano pa ang kahihinatnan.
• Ex3_EN: In truth, I was scared and didn’t know what to do in that situation.
• Ex3_PH: Sa katunayan, natakot ako at hindi ko alam kung ano ang gagawin sa sitwasyong iyon.
• Ex4_EN: The witness was sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
• Ex4_PH: Ang saksi ay sumumpa na magsasabi ng katotohanan, ang buong katotohanan, at wala kundi ang katotohanan.
• Ex5_EN: Sometimes the truth hurts, but it is always better than living in a lie.
• Ex5_PH: Minsan ang katotohanan ay masakit, pero ito ay laging mas mabuti kaysa mamuhay sa kasinungalingan.