diretsahan
straightforward
From root: diretso
Usage Note
Diretsahan describes a blunt or frank way of speaking without sugarcoating. It is often used in serious discussions or confrontations.
Examples
" Sumagot ka nang diretsahan. "
Natural Translation
Answer in a straightforward way.
Literal Translation
Answer you in-a-way straightforward.
" Sabihin mo ito nang diretsahan. "
Natural Translation
Say it in a straightforward way.
Literal Translation
Say you this in-a-way straightforward.
" Mas mabuting diretsahan kang magsalita kaysa magpaikot-ikot na lang sa usapan. "
Natural Translation
It's better for you to speak frankly than to keep going around in circles in the conversation.
Literal Translation
More better-that straightforward you speak than go-around-in-circles just in the conversation.
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