rasyonal
rasyonál with stress marks
rational
Usage Note
Rasyonal comes from Spanish 'racional' and describes logical, reasonable, or sensible thinking or behavior. It is commonly used in academic, philosophical, and everyday contexts to commend clear-headed decision-making.
Examples
" Rasyonal ang kanyang desisyon. "
Natural Translation
His decision is rational.
Literal Translation
Rational the his decision.
" Kailangan maging rasyonal ka sa paggawa ng mahahalagang desisyon. "
Natural Translation
You need to be rational when making important decisions.
Literal Translation
Need be rational you in-the making of important decisions.
" Sa halip na magpadala sa emosyon, mas mainam na manatiling rasyonal tuwing humaharap sa mahihirap na problema. "
Natural Translation
Instead of giving in to emotion, it is better to stay rational whenever facing difficult problems.
Literal Translation
In place of giving-in to emotion, more good that staying rational every facing to difficult plural problem.
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