EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
manhood; masculinity...
prosecutor, accuser...
toast (for drinking); a shot/serving of liquor...
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/pag-ka-la-LA-ki/
FIL: Ang kabuuan ng mga katangian, pag-uugali, at kalikasan na inaasahan o iniuugnay sa isang lalaki; ang estado ng pagiging isang lalaki.
EN: manhood; masculinity
This is the essence of being a "tunay na lalaki," but what that means is always up for debate. Is it about having muscles and a deep voice? Is it about being a provider? Is it about not being afraid to cry? Pagka-lalaki is the whole package of masculinity, both the traditional stereotypes (strong, silent type) and the modern, more nuanced versions. It’s the "macho" in machismo, but also the "gentle" in gentleman.
From `pagka-` (state/nature of being) + `lalaki` (man, male).
ROOT MEANING: man; male
Often used in discussions about gender roles, identity, and societal expectations. The hyphen is often used to distinguish it from `pagkalaki` (the way something grew).
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🇵🇭 Hinamon niya ang pagka-lalaki ko nang sabihin niyang duwag ako.
🇺🇸 He challenged my manhood when he said I was a coward.
🇵🇭 Ang tunay na pagka-lalaki ay hindi nasusukat sa lakas, kundi sa respeto at pananagutan.
🇺🇸 True masculinity is not measured by strength, but by respect and responsibility.
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