Gumalang (en. To respect)
/ɡumalang/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To honor a person or thing.
We should respect our parents.
Dapat tayong gumalang sa ating mga magulang.
To show respect or appreciation.
He respected his teacher by expressing his gratitude.
Gumalang siya sa kanyang guro sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng pasasalamat.
To accept the differences in opinion or perspective of others.
Let us respect each other's opinions in our discussion.
Gumalang tayo sa opinyon ng bawat isa sa ating talakayan.
Etymology
From the root word 'galang', which means 'respect'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
respect the elders
Show respect to those who are older.
gumalang sa nakatatanda
respect oneself
Show respect to oneself and one's own decisions.
gumalang sa sarili
Related Words
respect
The word 'galang' means recognition and appreciation of the dignity of others.
galang
respect
A feeling of appreciation and recognition of others' status.
respeto
Slang Meanings
to show respect
We should respect our elders.
Dapat tayong gumalang sa mga nakatatanda.
to be chivalrous
In front of a woman, it's important to be chivalrous.
Sa harap ng babae, mahalaga na gumalang ka.
to follow proper behavior
At school, you need to follow proper behavior with the teacher.
Sa paaralan, kailangan gumalang sa guro.