tino
tíno with stress marks
sound mind; moral integrity; sane; sense; reason
Usage Note
Tino describes the quality of being mentally sound, sensible, and morally upright. Someone with tino makes wise decisions and behaves with integrity. The negative walang tino ('without sense/decency') is a common scolding phrase directed at someone acting foolishly or rudely. The word bridges mental clarity and ethical behavior in a way that reflects Filipino holistic values.
Examples
" Wala kang tino! "
Natural Translation
You have no sense!
Literal Translation
None you sense!
" Wala sa tino ang kanyang sagot. "
Natural Translation
His/Her answer is not in sane reason.
Literal Translation
Not in reason the his/her answer.
" Kahit galit siya, hindi nawawala sa tino ang kanyang mga desisyon dahil iginagalang niya ang lahat. "
Natural Translation
Even when he is angry, his decisions never lose their good sense because he respects everyone.
Literal Translation
Even-though angry he, not lost in sense the his plural decision because respected by-him the everyone.
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