Independiyente (en. Independent)

/ˌin.de.pen'dyen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having the ability to act or decide without help or influence from others.
Being independent is important for a successful person.
Ang pagiging independiyente ay mahalaga para sa isang matagumpay na tao.
Not relying on others for support or livelihood.
She wants to be independent and not rely on her parents.
Nais niyang maging independiyente at hindi umaasa sa kanyang mga magulang.
Self-reliance; having freedom from the control of others.
Countries should be independent to maintain their sovereignty.
Ang mga bansa ay dapat na maging independiyente upang mapanatili ang kanilang soberanya.

Etymology

Spanish: 'independent'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be independent
to have one's own capability and decision-making
maging independiyente
independent life
a lifestyle that does not depend on others
independiyenteng buhay

Related Words

self-management
The ability to manage oneself without the help of others.
pagsasarili
freedom
The state of not being bound or limited.
kalayaan

Slang Meanings

No one should boss you around, you can handle it!
I want to be independent, I don't need to rely on anyone else.
Gusto ko maging independiyente, hindi na ako kailangang umasa sa ibang tao.
You can stand on your own two feet.
She's independent now, she has her own business.
Independiyente na siya, may sarili na siyang negosyo.
Not dependent on others.
She is independent when it comes to finances.
Independiyente siya sa usaping pinansyal.