tunay
túnay with stress marks
real; genuine; authentic
Usage Note
Tunay describes anything genuine, from physical objects like 'tunay na ginto' (real gold) to sincere emotions and friendships. It is commonly paired with the linker -ng or na to emphasize that something is truly authentic and not a fake or imitation.
Examples
" Tunay na ginto ito. "
Natural Translation
This is real gold.
Literal Translation
Real gold this.
" Tunay na kaibigan siya. "
Natural Translation
He is a genuine friend.
Literal Translation
Genuine friend he/she.
" Sa panahon ng kahirapan malalaman mo kung sino ang tunay na kaibigan at kung sino ang nagpapanggap lamang. "
Natural Translation
In times of hardship you will find out who your true friends are and who are merely pretending.
Literal Translation
In time of hardship will-know you who the real friend and who the pretending only.
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