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    Kapakumbabaan (en. Humility)

    /ka.paku.mba.baan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    State of having humility.
    His humility inspired others.
    Ang kanyang kapakumbabaan ay nagbigay inspirasyon sa iba.
    Behavior that is not arrogant or boastful.
    Her humility is evident in her dealings with everyone.
    Ang kapakumbabaan niya ay maliwanag sa kanyang pakikitungo sa lahat.
    The ability to accept shortcomings.
    Humility is key to accepting feedback.
    Ang kapakumbabaan ay susi sa pagtanggap ng feedback.

    Etymology

    derived from the root word 'kumbaba' meaning humility.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Self-humiliation
    Recognition of one's limitations and shortcomings.
    Pagpakumbaba sa sarili
    Be humble
    Cultivate the trait of humility.
    Maging mapagpakumbaba

    Related Words

    obedient
    A person who is willing to obey and not arrogant.
    masunurin
    simplicity
    Being simple and not extravagant.
    simplicity

    Slang Meanings

    being humble
    Even though he is the smartest in the class, he always carries humility.
    Kahit na siya na ang pinaka-matalino sa klase, laging may kapakumbabaan siyang dala.
    not boasting
    Because of his humility, you wouldn't know how wealthy he is.
    Dahil sa kanyang kapakumbabaan, hindi mo alam kung gaano siya kayaman.
    simple and not arrogant
    I like our neighbor, she's always happy but very humble.
    Gusto ko yung kapitbahay namin, ang saya-saya niya pero nakakapakumbaba.