EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
humility, modesty...
depletion; the state of being used up...
the act of being halted or stopped abruptly...
Pang-uri
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/ka-pa-kum-ba-ba-AN/
FIL: Ang katangian ng pagiging mapagkumbaba; ang kawalan ng pagmamataas o kayabangan at ang pagkilala sa sariling limitasyon.
EN: humility, modesty
The art of being a total rockstar but acting like you're just a regular person. It's when you ace the exam and just say, 'Chamba lang.' It's the opposite of 'flex culture.' It's knowing your worth without having to post it online with a price tag.
From ka- + pagkumbaba + -an. 'Pagkumbaba' is from 'kumbaba', an archaic form related to 'baba' (low), signifying a 'lowering' of oneself.
ROOT MEANING: low; short (in height)
A highly valued virtue in Filipino culture. It's often associated with being respectful and down-to-earth.
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🇵🇭 Sa kabila ng kanyang tagumpay, nanatili ang kanyang kapakumbabaan.
🇺🇸 Despite his success, his humility remained.
🇵🇭 Ang tunay na karunungan ay may kasamang kapakumbabaan.
🇺🇸 True wisdom comes with humility.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.