From root: duda
Usage Note
Pagdududa refers to the internal state of having doubts or being suspicious. It is often used in contexts of relationships or legal investigations.
Examples
" May pagdududa ako sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
I have some doubt about him.
Literal Translation
There-is doubt I about him.
" Alisin mo ang iyong pagdududa. "
Natural Translation
Remove your doubts.
Literal Translation
Remove you your doubt.
" Lumaki ang kanyang pagdududa nang mapansin niyang laging nagsisinungaling ang kausap niya. "
Natural Translation
His suspicion grew when he noticed that the person he was talking to kept lying.
Literal Translation
Grew the his doubt when noticed he-that always lying the conversation-partner his.
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