Kompliment (en. Compliment)
kom-pli-ment
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A positive statement or praise given to a person.
He gave a compliment to my friend about her outfit.
Nagbigay siya ng kompliment sa aking kaibigan tungkol sa kanyang damit.
A form of expressing appreciation or agreement.
A compliment can make a person smile.
Ang kompliment ay maaaring maging dahilan ng pagngiti ng isang tao.
Etymology
from the French word 'compliment'
Common Phrases and Expressions
emphasize the compliment
to highlight the praise given
bigyang-diin ang kompliment
accept the compliment
to acknowledge the praise
tanggapin ang kompliment
Related Words
praise
A statement that gives a positive view of a person or thing.
papuri
Slang Meanings
fed up
I'm so fed up with those compliments, I don't believe them anymore.
Parang sawang-sawa na ako sa mga kompliment na 'yan, hindi na ako naniniwala.
benefit
He gained so much benefit from that compliment, it's like he started a ripple!
Kumpleto ang pakinabang niya sa kompliment na 'yan, para siyang nagsimula ng alingawngaw!
approval
I need compliments from my friends because I want to feel cool.
Kailangan ko ng kompliment mula sa mga kaibigan ko, kasi gusto kong maramdaman na cool ako.
saying something nice
Of course, saying something nice is a must at parties, it lifts the mood!
Siyempre, hindi mawawala ang pagsabi ng maganda sa mga parties, nakakabuhay ng mood!