Mohukom

to judge; to decide; to evaluateverb

Alternative meanings

To judge, decide, or form an opinion about a person, situation, or case. It can be used in legal, moral, or personal contexts.

Pronunciation

moh-HOO-kom

Root and affixes

Root: hukom = judge, judgment, verdict, or to judge. Mohukom expresses the action of judging or deciding; paghukom is the judgment or sentence.

Variants or conjugations

hukom; mohokom; mohukom; hukman; gihukman; paghukom; panghukom

Related words and expressions

judge; judgment; court; law; sentence; verdict; decision; evaluation

Meaning and usage notes

For judging in a legal or formal sense, mohukom/hukman fits well. For criticizing or judging someone negatively, kritikar or saway may also be used depending on tone.