EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
self-interest; personal gain...
to engage in...
to go with...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
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FIL: Ang pansariling benepisyo o interes na nangingibabaw sa kapakanan ng iba o ng pangkalahatan.
EN: self-interest; personal gain
This is the official motto of every "trapo" (traditional politician) and anyone who messages you with "Hi, friend! Musta? May business ako..." It's the "What's in it for me?" attitude. When someone does something "good" but you can smell the ulterior motive from a mile away, that's sariling kapakinabangan at work.
From 'sarili' (self) and 'kapakinabangan' (benefit, gain).
Often carries a negative connotation, implying selfishness or opportunism.
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🇵🇭 Ang desisyon niya ay para lamang sa kanyang sariling kapakinabangan.
🇺🇸 His decision was only for his own personal gain.
🇵🇭 Isinantabi niya ang sariling kapakinabangan para sa kabutihan ng grupo.
🇺🇸 She set aside her self-interest for the good of the group.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.