From root: tunay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinatunayan
pi-na-tu-na-YAN
proved
Present (Incomplete)
pinapatunayan
pi-na-pa-tu-na-YAN
proving
Future (Contemplated)
papatunayan
pa-pa-tu-na-YAN
will prove
Usage Note
Patunayan is used when someone needs to provide evidence or a demonstration to establish the truth of a claim or conviction. It is commonly heard in both formal debates and everyday situations where one's honesty or abilities are being questioned.
Examples
" Patunayan mo na totoo ito. "
Natural Translation
Prove that this is true.
Literal Translation
Prove you that true this.
" Gusto kong patunayan ang sinabi ko. "
Natural Translation
I want to prove what I said.
Literal Translation
Want I prove the said I.
" Kahit anong sabihin ng iba, gusto kong patunayan sa lahat na kaya kong tapusin ang pag-aaral nang mag-isa. "
Natural Translation
No matter what others say, I want to prove to everyone that I can finish my studies on my own.
Literal Translation
Even what say of others, want I prove to all that can I finish the studying alone.
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