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pagpapatunay

confirmation or verification

noun pag-pa-pa-tu-NAY DERIVED Rare
Communication Expressions
Illustration of the root word "tunay" (real; genuine; authentic)
Illustration from root: tunay

From root: tunay

Usage Note

Pagpapatunay refers to the act of proving or demonstrating the truth of something. It is commonly used in legal, academic, or formal contexts.

Examples

Beginner

" Kailangan ng pagpapatunay. "

Natural Translation

Verification is needed.

Literal Translation

Needed of verification.

Intermediate

" Kailangan natin ng pagpapatunay sa impormasyon. "

Natural Translation

We need verification for the information.

Literal Translation

Need we of verification on information.

Advanced

" Bago ilathala ang balita, humingi muna ang mga mamamahayag ng pagpapatunay mula sa mga opisyal na pinagmulan. "

Natural Translation

Before publishing the news, the journalists first asked for verification from official sources.

Literal Translation

Before publish the news, asked first the journalists of verification from the official sources.

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