EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to do one's best, to excel at something...
to object; to oppose; to protest...
to cover with the palm; to place over...
Pang-uri
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FIL: Pagbutihin o gawing napakahusay ang isang gawain o pagganap. Ito ay isang utos o pakiusap na ibigay ang lahat ng makakaya.
EN: to do one's best, to excel at something
This is the ultimate 'pep talk' word. It's what your mom tells you before an exam ('Galingan mo, anak!'), what your friends say before a job interview, and what you tell yourself before a presentation. It means 'do your best,' 'slay,' 'bring your A-game.' It's a command to be awesome.
ROOT MEANING: excellent, skilled; excellence, skill
Often used in the imperative form to encourage someone.
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🇵🇭 Galingan mo sa laro mamaya para manalo tayo!
🇺🇸 Do your best in the game later so we can win!
🇵🇭 Sinabihan ako ng aking guro na galingan ko ang aking proyekto.
🇺🇸 My teacher told me to excel at my project.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.