Kortesa (en. Courtesy)

/kor-te-sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A good manner or behavior that shows respect and deference to others.
His courtesy made a good impression on the guests.
Ang kanyang kortesa ay nagbigay ng magandang impresyon sa mga bisita.
The act of showing respect or deference to a person, often through polite words or actions.
In their meeting, he showed his courtesy by greeting her.
Sa kanilang pagkikita, ipinakita niya ang kanyang kortesa sa pamamagitan ng pagbati.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with courtesy
indicates good manners in doing something.
na may kortesa

Related Words

respect
A feeling of recognizing the worth of a person or thing; deference.
respeto
behavior
The actions or conduct of a person.
asal

Slang Meanings

guy who loves to be around girls
My friend, he's a kortesa, always with a girl.
Yung kaibigan ko, kortesa 'yan, laging may kasamang babae.
flirtatious person
Don't be surprised if he always has a date, he's a kortesa!
Wag kang magtaka kung bakit siya lagi may date, kortesa kasi siya!
charming person
I wish everyone was like him, he's a kortesa, he can charm anyone.
Sana all, kortesa siya, kahit sino kaya niyang pasikatin.