Igalang (en. To respect)

i-ga-lang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Give proper respect or respect to a person or thing.
Respect your teachers.
Igalang mo ang iyong mga guro.
Refers to recognizing and appreciating one's dignity.
It is important that we respect the opinions of others.
Mahalaga na igalang natin ang opinyon ng iba.
Show respect by gesture or word.
Respect your parents.
Igalang ang iyong mga magulang.

Etymology

from the word 'galang' meaning honor or respect.

Common Phrases and Expressions

respect the elders
show reverence to older people.
igalang ang mga matatanda

Related Words

respect
the act of showing esteem and high regard for a person or thing.
paggalang

Slang Meanings

to show respect
We should show respect to our elders.
Dapat tayong igalang ang mga nakatatanda sa atin.
to mess around
He messed around with me without me knowing.
Nag-manggaling siya sa akin nang hindi ko alam.
to have respect
Even though we're young, we should have respect.
Kahit na bata pa tayo, dapat tayong may paggalang.
a vibe of respect
His vibe of respect makes him easy to talk to.
Ang respect na vibe niya, kaya madali siyang kausap.