EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to strive for; to work hard for...
to have someone open something...
to have someone open (a book, etc.)...
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/pag-su-mi-KA-pan/
FIL: Ang paggawa nang buong sigasig, tiyaga, at pagsisikap upang makamit ang isang layunin o mithiin.
EN: to strive for; to work hard for
The verb form of your parents' life advice. It's what OFWs do abroad, what BPO agents do on the night shift, and what students do to pass their thesis. It's pouring your blood, sweat, and tears (and maybe some instant coffee) into something you really want. 'Pagsumikapan mo para sa pamilya mo.'
From `pag-` + `-um-` (actor-focus infix) + `sikap` (diligence, effort) + `-an` (locative/benefactive suffix).
ROOT MEANING: diligence; effort; perseverance
This is a command or infinitive form. The noun form is `pagsusumikap` (the act of striving).
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🇵🇭 Pagsumikapan mong maabot ang iyong mga pangarap.
🇺🇸 Strive to reach your dreams.
🇵🇭 Dapat nating pagsumikapan ang pagkakaroon ng isang mapayapang komunidad.
🇺🇸 We must work hard for the creation of a peaceful community.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.