From root: diretso
Usage Note
Pagkadiretso refers to the state or quality of being straight. It is used to describe physical objects or the alignment of things.
Examples
" Maganda ang pagkadiretso nito. "
Natural Translation
Its straightness is nice.
Literal Translation
Nice the straightness of-this.
" Hinahangaan ko ang pagkadiretso ng linya. "
Natural Translation
I admire the straightness of the line.
Literal Translation
Admire I the straightness of the line.
" Pinuri ng inhinyero ang pagkadiretso ng tulay dahil walang kahit isang baluktot na bahagi. "
Natural Translation
The engineer praised the straightness of the bridge because there was not a single crooked part.
Literal Translation
Praised by-the engineer the straightness of-the bridge because none even one crooked part.
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