Adat (en. Custom)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A manner or tradition typically followed by a group or society.

The customs of indigenous people have a significant impact on their way of life.

Ang adat ng mga katutubong tao ay may malaking epekto sa kanilang pamumuhay.

Behaviors or practices established over a long period.

The customs of their town were passed down from the elders.

Ang adat ng kanilang bayan ay naipasa mula sa mga nakatatanda.

The rules or guidelines followed in a particular context.

There are customs that must be observed during the ceremony.

May mga adat na dapat sundin sa seremonya.

customs of the town

Traditions or practices of a particular community.

adat ng bayan

customs and practices

The habits and behaviors of a group.

mga adat at gawi

tradition

A system of customs and beliefs passed down from one generation to the next.

tradisyon

habit

Common behaviors or practices in a particular society or culture.

kaugalian

A person who is worthless, useless.

You're so good, you're just like adat!

Ang galing mo, parang adat ka lang!

Eldest child, usually used to refer to someone who thinks they are superior.

You think you're someone, you're just like adat!

Akala mo kung sino ka, parang adat lang naman!

Lazy, without ambition.

You're so adat, wake up already!

Sobra ka namang adat, gumising ka nga!