EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to behave; to act in a certain way...
giggle, suppressed laugh...
dust...
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/mag-a-SAL/
FIL: Ang pagpapakita ng partikular na ugali, kilos, o gawi.
EN: to behave; to act in a certain way
This is the verb for 'how you carry yourself.' When your mom tells you 'Mag-asal ka ng tama,' she's telling you to behave properly, especially when guests are over. It's about your conduct, your manners, your vibe. It's the root of 'pag-uugali' (behavior).
ROOT MEANING: behavior; conduct; manners
Usually requires a qualifier to specify the manner of behavior (e.g., mag-asal-tao, mag-asal-mayaman). By itself, it often implies 'to behave properly'.
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🇵🇭 Dapat kang mag-asal na parang isang propesyonal sa opisina.
🇺🇸 You should behave like a professional in the office.
🇵🇭 Huwag kang mag-asal bata; matanda ka na.
🇺🇸 Don't act like a child; you're already grown up.
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