EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be formal; to act formally...
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/mag-por-MAL/
FIL: Ang pagkilos, pananalita, o pananamit sa paraang seryoso, seremonyal, o naaayon sa isang opisyal na okasyon.
EN: to be formal; to act formally
The sudden shift you make when your jowa's parents come for a surprise visit. To 'magpormal' is to instantly fix your posture, use 'po' and 'opo,' and switch from your usual 'werpa' and 'lodi' to complete, respectful sentences. It's putting on your 'adult' or 'respectable person' costume, both in dress and in speech.
From Spanish 'formal'.
ROOT MEANING: formal
Can refer to both behavior and attire.
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🇵🇭 Kailangan nating magpormal sa pananamit para sa kasal.
🇺🇸 We need to be formal in our attire for the wedding.
🇵🇭 Huwag ka nang magpormal sa amin; parang hindi tayo magkakakilala.
🇺🇸 Don't act so formally with us; it's as if we don't know each other.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.