EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
honesty, faithfulness, loyalty...
To shoulder (a responsibility)...
To turn upside down; to switch sides; to betray...
Pang-uri
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/pa-gi-GING ma-ta-PAT/
FIL: Ang katangian ng pagiging tapat, totoo, at hindi nandadaya sa kapwa, sa tungkulin, o sa sinumpaang pangako.
EN: honesty, faithfulness, loyalty
This is that rare trait you look for in a partner, a politician, and the tindera giving you your change. It's about not having a secret second family, not pocketing the people's money, and not shortchanging someone on their sukli. Basically, it's the adult version of not cheating on a test.
From 'pagiging' (the state of being) + 'matapat' (honest, loyal).
ROOT MEANING: loyal; faithful; honest; sincere
A core value in Filipino culture, emphasizing integrity in personal and professional relationships. The source 'pagiging-matapat' is sometimes hyphenated for clarity, but is more commonly written as two words.
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🇵🇭 Ang pagiging matapat ay pundasyon ng tiwala.
🇺🇸 Honesty is the foundation of trust.
🇵🇭 Iginagalang siya dahil sa kanyang pagiging matapat sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
🇺🇸 He is respected for his loyalty to his friends.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.