EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to serve someone; to be of service to...
to allow oneself to be left behind; to stay behind...
evasively; moving away from...
Pang-uri
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/pag-sil-BI-han/
FIL: Ang pagbibigay ng serbisyo, pag-aalaga, o paglilingkod sa isang tao, pangkat, o layunin.
EN: to serve someone; to be of service to
This is that "serve the people" energy, whether you're a government official, a waiter during the lunch rush, or just being a good child to your parents. It's the act of dedicating your effort *to* someone. "Sino ang pinagsisilbihan mo?" isn't just a question for heroes; it's also for when you see your friend being an "alipin ng pag-ibig" (slave to love).
From `pag-` (verbal affix) + `silbi` (root, from Spanish 'servir') + `-han` (benefactive suffix).
ROOT MEANING: use; purpose; service
The `-han` suffix indicates that the action is directed towards a person, place, or entity, focusing on the recipient of the service.
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🇵🇭 Isang karangalan na pagsilbihan ang ating bayan.
🇺🇸 It is an honor to serve our country.
🇵🇭 Sino ang dapat kong pagsilbihan ng kape?
🇺🇸 Whom should I serve coffee to?
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.