EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
respectful; reverent...
despicable, ridiculous, contemptible...
roommate...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/ma-pi-TA-gan/
FIL: Nagpapakita ng malaking paggalang, pagpapahalaga, at tamang asal sa kapwa, lalo na sa mga nakatatanda o may awtoridad.
EN: respectful; reverent
The ideal 'apo' or grandchild. This is the kid who always says 'po' and 'opo', does the 'mano po', and doesn't talk back to their lola. It's being respectful to the highest level. In modern terms, it's not looking at your phone while someone's talking to you. It's a trait that's becoming a rare Pokémon.
From ma- (adjective-forming prefix) + pitagan (respect, reverence).
ROOT MEANING: respect; reverence
A formal word for respectful. 'Magalang' is the more common, everyday equivalent.
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🇵🇭 Manatili tayong mapitagan sa loob ng simbahan.
🇺🇸 Let us remain reverent inside the church.
🇵🇭 Isang mapitagan na pagbati ang iginawad niya sa mga panauhing pandangal.
🇺🇸 He gave a respectful greeting to the guests of honor.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.