How to Say "Candid" in Tagalog

tapat

/taˈpat/

The English word candid is translated to Tagalog as tapat.

tapat is used to describe someone or something that is straightforward, open and sincere. It can also mean being honest or truthful.

Meaning: straightforward, open and sincere (adj)

Which one should you use?

While tapat can mean candid or straightforward, it is more frequently used to mean loyal or faithful in the context of relationships and duties.

The noun form of tapat is katapatan, which means honesty or sincerity.

/taˈpat/

The word tapat also describes the physical act of standing face-to-face with someone or being located directly opposite a building.
The word tapat shares a common ancestor with the Malay word tepat, which means 'accurate' or 'precise'. This connects the idea of being candid with the idea of being exactly on target.
While tapat means honest, a 'tapatan' can refer to a direct confrontation or a 'face-off' between two opposing parties.

Siya ay isang taong sinsero at hindi takot na magsabi ng kanyang saloobin.
He/She is a sincere person and not afraid to express his/her thoughts.
Hinangaan ko ang kanyang katapatan nang sinadyang magsalita nang tapat tungkol sa isyung iyon.
I admired his/her honesty in deliberately speaking candidly about that issue.
Maging tapat ka sa akin.
Be candid/honest with me.
Maging tapat ka sa iyong mga kaibigan.
Be candid with your friends.
Siya ay isang tapat na tao.
He is a candid person.
Kailangan natin ng tapat na usapan.
We need a candid conversation.

Jasmine and Jose are discussing a workplace issue.

Jasmine

Jose, maging tapat ka lang sa akin.
Jose, just be candid with me.
Jose

Sige, sasabihin ko ang totoo.
Okay, I will tell the truth.
Jasmine

Salamat sa pagiging tapat na kaibigan.
Thank you for being a candid friend.
Jose

Walang anuman, Jasmine.
You're welcome, Jasmine.

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