EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
diligence; effort; perseverance...
to specialize in something...
variation, fluctuation, inconsistency...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/SI-kap/
FIL: Ang pagpupunyagi, pagsusumikap, o pagtitiyaga sa paggawa upang makamit ang isang layunin.
EN: diligence; effort; perseverance
The magic ingredient your parents believe will solve all your problems. It's the 'grind' culture personified. It's staying up late to finish a report, studying for an exam instead of binge-watching, and basically powering through life fueled by coffee and determination. The opposite of 'pabukas na.'
Austronesian origin.
A very positive and respected trait in Filipino culture. Often used with 'tiyaga' (patience). The verb form is 'magsikap'.
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🇵🇭 Dahil sa kanyang sikap at tiyaga, naging matagumpay siya sa buhay.
🇺🇸 Because of his diligence and patience, he became successful in life.
🇵🇭 Kailangan ng malaking sikap upang makapagtapos ng pag-aaral.
🇺🇸 It takes great effort to finish one's studies.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.