magpakatunay
to prove oneself true or sincere
From root: tunay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpakatunay
nag-pa-ka-tu-NAY
proved oneself true or sincere
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapakatunay
nag-pa-pa-ka-tu-NAY
proving oneself true or sincere
Future (Contemplated)
magpapakatunay
mag-pa-pa-ka-tu-NAY
will prove oneself true or sincere
Usage Note
Magpakatunay is used when someone needs to demonstrate their sincerity or the truth of their intentions, often in personal relationships or formal commitments. It implies an active effort to live up to one's word or identity.
Examples
" Gusto kong magpakatunay sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
I want to prove myself sincere to you.
Literal Translation
Want I prove-oneself-true to you.
" Gusto niyang magpakatunay sa kaibigan niya. "
Natural Translation
He wants to prove himself sincere to his friend.
Literal Translation
Want he prove-oneself-true to friend his.
" Sa halip na mangako lang ng kung ano-ano, mas mabuting magpakatunay ka sa pamamagitan ng iyong mga gawa. "
Natural Translation
Instead of just promising all sorts of things, it is better that you prove yourself sincere through your actions.
Literal Translation
At instead than promise only of whatever, more good prove-oneself-true you through of your plural deed.
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