EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be respectful; to show respect...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/mag-GA-lang/
FIL: Ang pagpapakita ng pagpapahalaga, pitagan, o kortesiya sa kapwa, lalo na sa mga nakatatanda.
EN: to be respectful; to show respect
This is the verb form of 'po' and 'opo'. It’s the action of 'mano po'. It's calling your older sister 'ate' and the guy at the BPO pantry 'kuya'. To 'maggalang' is to practice one of the core Filipino values, showing deference and kindness, especially to elders. It's respect, but in verb form.
A foundational verb in Filipino culture and ethics.
🇵🇭 Tinuruan kami ng aming mga magulang na maggalang sa mga nakatatanda.
🇺🇸 Our parents taught us to be respectful of our elders.
🇵🇭 Dapat kang maggalang sa opinyon ng iba kahit hindi ka sang-ayon.
🇺🇸 You should show respect for the opinions of others even if you don't agree.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.