EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
nobility...
dishonorable, undignified...
inappropriate, unworthy, unbecoming...
Pang-uri
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FIL: Ang katangian ng pagiging marangal, kagalang-galang, o pag-aari sa uring maharlika; ang pagkakaroon ng dangal at mataas na katayuan sa lipunan.
EN: nobility
This is the vibe of someone who walks into Jollibee with the grace of a queen, or your lola who insists on using the 'special' plates for guests. It’s not about being rich, but about carrying yourself with dignity, class, and a certain royal-like finesse. Think Heart Evangelista at the palengke.
From `pagka-` (quality of) + `maharlika` (noble, freeman in pre-colonial Philippines).
ROOT MEANING: nobility, noble
Historically refers to the feudal warrior class. In modern usage, it refers to a sense of nobility, dignity, or high-mindedness.
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🇵🇭 Kahit sa gitna ng kahirapan, napanatili niya ang kanyang pagkamaharlika.
🇺🇸 Even in the midst of poverty, she maintained her nobility.
🇵🇭 Ang pagkamaharlika ay hindi lamang sa dugo, kundi nasa gawa.
🇺🇸 Nobility is not just in blood, but in deeds.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.