Ambisiyon (en. Ambition)
am-bi-si-yon
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A sincere desire or goal to achieve success.
His ambition is to become a successful entrepreneur.
Ang kanyang ambisiyon ay maging isang matagumpay na negosyante.
A desire for power or fame.
He did not give up on his ambition no matter how difficult the challenges were.
Hindi siya sumuko sa kanyang ambisiyon kahit gaano kahirap ang mga pagsubok.
A goal that drives a person to work hard and strive.
The ambition of the youth should be a force for change in society.
Ang ambisyon ng kabataan ay dapat maging puwersa ng pagbabago sa lipunan.
Etymology
from the Spanish word 'ambición'
Common Phrases and Expressions
ambitions in life
goals or aspirations that a person wants to achieve in their life
mga ambisyon sa buhay
Related Words
effort
The work and effort to achieve ambitions.
pagsisikap
success
The result of effort and having ambition.
tagumpay
Slang Meanings
dream or strong desire
He is serious about his ambition to become an artist someday.
Seryoso na siya sa kanyang ambisiyon na maging artista balang araw.
wants something grand
He's looking for a job that is grand, so he doesn't just accept anything.
Hanap siya ng trabajo na bongga, kaya hindi siya basta-basta tumatanggap.
that's our best shot!
He's really ambitious! That's our best shot in the finals.
Ambisyoso talaga siya! Susong-best natin 'yan sa finals.