Humila (en. Humble)

/huˈmila/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To show humility or a lack of arrogance.
We should humble ourselves in our successes and not boast.
Dapat tayong humila sa ating mga tagumpay at hindi magmapuri.
To lower oneself from a high position or state.
He humbled himself from his position when he saw his mistakes.
Humila siya sa kanyang posisyon nang makita ang kanyang mga pagkakamali.
To be less arrogant about one's abilities.
We need to humble ourselves and admit our weaknesses.
Kailangan natin humila at aminin ang ating mga kahinaan.

Etymology

Derived from the roots 'maba' and 'liit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

humilagraryo
Refers to acknowledging or recognizing those in authority.
humilagraryo

Related Words

pagpapakumbaba
The quality of being humble.
pagpapakumbaba

Slang Meanings

to reduce
Lower your earnings so you can pay off your debts better.
Humila ka na sa kita mo para mas makabawi ka sa mga utang mo.
to be humble
Just humble yourself and don't be too proud.
Humila ka na at wag masyadong mayabang.
to be genuine
Let's lower our expectations because we should be true to ourselves.
Humila tayo sa mga akala natin kasi dapat tayong maging totoo sa sarili natin.