Magapura (en. To honor)

/ma.ga.pu.ra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of showing high respect or honor.
Honor your parents whenever they return from their travel.
Magapura ka sa iyong mga magulang sa tuwing sila'y magbabalik mula sa kanilang biyahe.
The recognition of someone's achievements in life.
Let us honor the heroes of our town during the upcoming festival.
Magapura tayo sa mga bayani ng ating bayan sa darating na piyesta.
The expression of appreciation to people or things in a meaningful way.
We should honor the teachers who work diligently.
Dapat nating magapura ang mga guro na nagtatrabaho nang masigasig.

Etymology

Nagasaki, derived from the word 'gura' meaning 'to honor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Build a monument
A symbol of honor for the heroes.
Magtayo ng monumento
Give recognition
To acknowledge the achievements of others.
Magbigay ng parangal

Related Words

respect
A word referring to the expression of high regard.
paggalang
honor
A recognition or tribute to someone's achievements.
parangal

Slang Meanings

Kind or good-hearted.
Ana is so magapura, she always helps her friends.
Sobrang magapura si Ana, lagi na lang siyang tumutulong sa mga kaibigan niya.
Full of patience.
Even with problems, Lito is still magapura with everyone.
Kahit na may mga problema, magapura pa rin si Lito sa lahat.
Too generous.
Uncle is really magapura, he just wants to make everyone happy.
Talagang magapura si Tito, gusto lang niyang pasayahin ang lahat.