From root: asa
Usage Note
Maasahan is a ma- potential adjective from asa meaning that a person or thing can be counted on or trusted. It is the standard positive descriptor for reliability in personal character, professional performance, and service quality, and contrasts directly with its antonym hindi maasahan.
Examples
" Maasahan kang kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
You're a reliable friend.
Literal Translation
Reliable you-link friend.
" Siya ay taong maasahan. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a reliable person.
Literal Translation
He/she is person reliable.
" Pinili nilang siya ang mamuno dahil maasahan siya kahit sa pinakamahirap na sitwasyon. "
Natural Translation
They chose him to lead because he is reliable even in the most difficult situations.
Literal Translation
Chose they him the lead because reliable he even in most-difficult situation.
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