From root: tunay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpatunay
nag-pa-tu-NAY
testified or proved
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapatunay
nag-pa-pa-tu-NAY
testifying or proving
Future (Contemplated)
magpapatunay
mag-pa-pa-tu-NAY
will testify or prove
Usage Note
Magpatunay is used when providing evidence or confirmation for a claim, often in formal, legal, or serious contexts. It emphasizes the act of establishing the truth or reality of a statement based on the root word 'tunay' which means true or real.
Examples
" Kailangan kong magpatunay ng katotohanan. "
Natural Translation
I need to prove the truth.
Literal Translation
Need I prove of truth.
" Kailangan niyang magpatunay sa harap ng lahat. "
Natural Translation
He needs to testify in front of everyone.
Literal Translation
Need he testify at front of all.
" Handa siyang magpatunay sa korte na wala siyang kinalaman sa nangyaring krimen noong gabing iyon. "
Natural Translation
He is ready to testify in court that he had nothing to do with the crime that happened that night.
Literal Translation
Ready he testify in court that none he involvement in happened crime on night that.
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