Galang (en. Respect)

/ga.laŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Respect for other people or their opinions.

We should give respect to our teachers.

Dapat tayong magbigay ng galang sa ating mga guro.

A demonstration of high regard for people, things, or ideas.

The students showed respect to their parents.

Ipinakita ng mga estudyante ang galang sa kanilang mga magulang.

Recognition of a person's dignity and worth.

Respect is important in a well-functioning society.

Ang galang ay mahalaga sa isang maayos na lipunan.

verb

The act of giving respect or honoring.

You need to respect their decisions even if you disagree.

Kailangan mong galangin ang kanilang mga desisyon kahit hindi ka sumasang-ayon.

Origin: root word 'galang' meaning respect or consideration.

Respect the elders

A tradition or custom emphasizing the importance of respecting the elderly.

Galangin ang matatanda

Show respect

The expression of being respectful toward a person or situation.

Bumuhos ng galang

respect

Another word for 'galang,' commonly used in conversations with people.

respeto

respect or paying attention

You should have respect for your parents.

Dapat may galang ka sa mga magulang mo.

self-respect or having high regard for oneself

You also need self-respect to be more successful.

Kailangan mo rin ng galang sa sarili para maging mas matagumpay.

consideration of others' opinions

In this argument, respect for everyone's opinion is important.

Sa argumentong ito, importante ang galang sa opinion ng bawat isa.