EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to exalt oneself, to make oneself seem great...
winding; meandering; full of twists and turns...
to make something turn; to bend something...
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/mag-pa-da-KI-la/
FIL: Gawin ang sarili na maging dakila, marangal, o tanyag sa paningin ng iba, na kung minsan ay may pahiwatig ng pagyayabang o pagmamataas.
EN: to exalt oneself, to make oneself seem great
This is when someone tries to make themselves look great, often in a showy way. Think of a politician during election season highlighting all their 'accomplishments.' It can be positive (striving for greatness) but often has a slightly negative flavor, like you're trying too hard to be praised. The opposite of being humble.
From 'mag-' (verb prefix) + 'pa-' (causative prefix) + 'dakila' (great, noble). 'To cause oneself to be great.'
ROOT MEANING: great, noble, grand
Carries a connotation that can range from ambition to arrogance, depending on the context.
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🇵🇭 Ang tunay na pinuno ay hindi kailangang magpadakila sa sarili; ang gawa niya ang nagsasalita.
🇺🇸 A true leader doesn't need to exalt himself; his actions speak for him.
🇵🇭 Sa halip na magpadakila, mas pinili niyang maglingkod nang tahimik.
🇺🇸 Instead of making himself seem great, he chose to serve quietly.
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