Opinyon
Opinyon is a Filipino term that denotes a view, judgment, or belief about something. It is the expression of a personal or public stance on a matter such as politics, culture, or social issues. An opinyon can be informed by evidence, experience, or values, but it remains a subjective assessment and is not guaranteed to be a factual statement.
The word originates from the Spanish opinión, adapted into Filipino as opinyon. It is widely used in
In everyday usage, opinyon appears in phrases like “Sa aking opinyon” or “opinyon ng taumbayan,” signaling a
Distinctions are commonly drawn between opinyon and katotohanan (fact). While opinyon reflects interpretation, belief, or judgment,