Tarong og pangisip
sane; sensible; of sound mindadjective / expression
- Alternative meanings
Used to describe someone who thinks clearly, acts with good judgment, or is mentally stable. It can also express being sensible depending on context.
- Pronunciation
TAH-rong og pah-NGEE-sip
- Root and affixes
Tarong means proper, right, or decent; pangisip means mind or thinking. Together they express having a sound mind or acting sensibly.
- Variants or conjugations
himsog og pangisip; tarong; maayog pangisip
- Related words and expressions
mind; thought; proper; kind/decent; reasonable
- Meaning and usage notes
For “sane” as the opposite of mentally unstable, “tarong og pangisip” or “himsog og pangisip” fit well. For “sensible” in everyday behavior, “tarong” may be enough.
Tarong og pangisip ang iyang tubag.
His or her answer was sane and sensible.
Kinahanglan magpabilin kitang tarong og pangisip sa lisod nga panahon.
We need to stay sane during difficult times.