Delinyante (en. Diligent)

/deliˈɲante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Related to hard and careful work.
Maria is a diligent student who always studies well.
Si Maria ay isang delinyante na estudyante na laging nag-aaral ng mabuti.
Shows effort and determination in a task.
His diligent attitude was the reason he got promoted.
Ang kanyang delinyante na ugali ay naging dahilan kung bakit siya ay promoted.
Always working with good intentions.
Diligent workers are essential to the success of the company.
Ang mga delinyante na manggagawa ay mahalaga sa tagumpay ng kumpanya.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'diligente', meaning diligent or industrious.

Common Phrases and Expressions

diligent at work
Hardworking and industrious at work.
delinyante sa trabaho
diligent in studies
Diligent in academic pursuits.
delinyante sa pag-aaral

Related Words

effort
The act of trying hard to achieve something.
pagsisikap
discipline
The ability to control oneself to achieve goals.
disiplina

Slang Meanings

Trendy person
She's such a delinyante, she follows all the trends.
Sobrang delinyante niya, lahat ng uso sinusunod niya.
Always in the loop with the gossip
She's really a delinyante, she's always updated with the news in the neighborhood.
Delinyante talaga siya, lagi siyang updated sa mga balita sa barangay.
Person who keeps up with what's trending
He's a delinyante when it comes to gadgets, always getting the latest ones.
Delinyante yan sa mga gadget, laging umaabot sa pinakabago.