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totoo

totoó with stress marks

true; real; genuine

adjective adverb to-to-O Native origin Common
Communication Responses
Illustration of "totoo" (true; real; genuine)

Usage Note

Totoo is the standard word for 'true' or 'real' and is frequently used to affirm a statement or ask for confirmation with the question marker 'ba' (Totoo ba?). In casual conversation, saying 'Totoo!' is a common way to express agreement or indicate that you find a situation relatable.

Examples

Beginner

" Totoo ba ang balita? "

Natural Translation

Is the news true?

Literal Translation

True question the news?

Intermediate

" Totoo ang sinabi mo. "

Natural Translation

What you said is true.

Literal Translation

True the said you.

Advanced

" Mahirap malaman kung ano ang totoo sa panahon ngayon dahil sa dami ng pekeng balitang kumakalat online. "

Natural Translation

It is hard to know what is true these days because of all the fake news spreading online.

Literal Translation

Hard to-know if what the true in time now because in many of fake news spreading online.

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How Tagalog words work

Actor Focus Verbs

magpakatotoo AF VERB

To be true/honest

magkatotoo AF VERB

to come true

Object Focus Verbs

totoohanin OF VERB

to take seriously

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