From root: tunay
Usage Note
Katunayan is often used to provide evidence for a statement. In the phrase sa katunayan, it translates to as a matter of fact or actually.
Examples
" Wala kang katunayan. "
Natural Translation
You have no proof.
Literal Translation
None you proof.
" Ito ang katunayan ng bayad. "
Natural Translation
This is the proof of payment.
Literal Translation
This the proof of payment.
" Sinabi niyang masipag siya, ngunit sa katunayan, palagi siyang umaalis nang maaga sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
He said he was hardworking, but as a matter of fact, he always left work early.
Literal Translation
Said he-that hardworking he, but in the-proof, always he leaving early from work.
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