EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
respectful, polite...
reformed; having a new life...
newborn; infant...
Pang-uri
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/ma-GA-lang/
FIL: Nagpapakita ng paggalang o pitagan sa kapwa. May mabuting asal at pag-uugali.
EN: respectful, polite
This is the kid who always says 'po' and 'opo' and does the 'mano po' to their ninongs and ninangs. In the office, they're the one who doesn't steal your lunch from the fridge. Basically, the opposite of a 'Marites'.
From Tagalog 'ma-' (prefix indicating having a quality) + 'galang' (respect).
A fundamental Filipino value. Describes a person's character and behavior towards others, especially elders.
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🇵🇭 Magalang na bata si Juan dahil lumaki siya sa kanyang mga lolo at lola.
🇺🇸 Juan is a respectful child because he grew up with his grandparents.
🇵🇭 Kahit sa online meeting, dapat ay magalang pa rin ang pakikipag-usap.
🇺🇸 Even in an online meeting, one should still communicate politely.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.