obhetibo
obhetíbo with stress marks
objective; unbiased
Usage Note
Obhetibo is borrowed from Spanish objetivo and functions both as a noun meaning a goal or target and as an adjective meaning impartial or unbiased. It is common in academic, journalistic, and professional settings in the Philippines.
Examples
" Maging obhetibo ka sana. "
Natural Translation
Please be objective.
Literal Translation
Become objective you hopefully.
" Dapat maging obhetibo ang isang hukom sa paglilitis. "
Natural Translation
A judge must be objective in a trial.
Literal Translation
Must become objective the one judge in trial.
" Mahirap manatiling obhetibo ang isang mamamahayag kapag ang isyu ay may kinalaman sa kanyang sariling pamilya. "
Natural Translation
It is hard for a journalist to remain objective when the issue concerns his own family.
Literal Translation
Hard to-remain objective the one journalist when the issue is has-connection to his own family.
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