Mabalino (en. Virtuous)
/maba-li-no/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person with good character or behavior.
He is known as a virtuous leader in the community.
Siya ay kilala bilang isang mabalino na lider sa komunidad.
A person who cares deeply for others.
As a virtuous person, he always helps those in need.
Bilang mabalino, siya ay laging tumutulong sa mga nangangailangan.
A person with principles and a strong stand for what is right.
Voting for him is a step towards a virtuous government.
Ang pagboto sa kanya ay isang hakbang patungo sa mabalino na pamahalaan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
good intentions
Having good intentions or motives.
mabuti ang kalooban
virtuous in all aspects
Being virtuous not just in one aspect but in all.
mabalino sa lahat ng aspeto
Related Words
good manners
A perspective relating to good behavior towards others.
kagandahang-asal
purity
The state of being clean in mind and heart.
kalinisan
Slang Meanings
skillful or clever
You're really good, you're so clever in conversations!
Ang galing mo talaga, sobrang mabalino ka sa mga usapan!
gossip or rumors
Don't be so clever, you're just showing off with what you're saying!
Huwag kang mabalino, pabilib ka lang sa mga sinasabi mo!
careful or careful with words
Sometimes you can't tell if they're clever or just pretending to be clean.
Minsan di mo na malaman kung mabalino o nagmamalinis lang.