EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
humble...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/ma-pag-pa-kum-ba-BA/
FIL: Nagpapakita ng kababaan ng loob at hindi nagmamataas sa kapwa.
EN: humble
The opposite of your tita who always brags about her kids' achievements abroad. This is the person who gets a promotion but still eats at the same karinderya with everyone. They're the ones whose 'blessed' caption is genuine, not just a humble brag.
ROOT MEANING: low; short (in height)
A highly valued positive character trait in Filipino culture. It is formed from 'mapag-' (inclined to be) and 'pakumbaba' (the act of being humble).
🇵🇭 Kahit sikat na siya, nanatili siyang mapagpakumbaba sa kanyang mga tagahanga.
🇺🇸 Even though she is famous, she remains humble to her fans.
🇵🇭 Ang tunay na karunungan ay laging may kasamang pusong mapagpakumbaba.
🇺🇸 True wisdom always comes with a humble heart.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.