EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
civilized; cultured...
meeting...
myth...
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FIL: Nagpapakita ng mataas na antas ng kultura, pag-unlad, at kaayusan sa lipunan.
EN: civilized; cultured
This is the opposite of 'barbaric.' It's how you describe a society with laws, arts, and a system. It's also what your lola wants you to be when you eat at a fancy restaurant—'Anak, umayos ka, parang 'di ka may-kabihasnan!' (Act properly, as if you're not civilized!).
From "may" (has/with) + "kabihasnan" (civilization), from the root word "bihasa" (skilled/accustomed).
Used in historical and sociological contexts to describe societies, or colloquially to mean 'cultured' or 'well-mannered.'
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🇵🇭 Pinatunayan ng mga artifact na ang ating mga ninuno ay isang lahing may-kabihasnan.
🇺🇸 The artifacts proved that our ancestors were a civilized race.
🇵🇭 Kumilos ka na parang taong may-kabihasnan.
🇺🇸 Act like a cultured person.
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