From root: tapat
Usage Note
Matapat describes a person who is truthful and reliable in their actions and words.
Examples
" Matapat na kaibigan siya. "
Natural Translation
He is a loyal friend.
Literal Translation
Loyal that friend he.
" Dapat tayong maging matapat sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
We should be honest to everyone.
Literal Translation
Should we be honest to all.
" Kung gusto mong mapagkatiwalaan ka ng iba, dapat kang maging matapat kahit sa maliliit na bagay. "
Natural Translation
If you want others to trust you, you must be honest even in small matters.
Literal Translation
If want you-to be-trusted you by others, should you-to become honest even in small that things.
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