Maginoohin (en. Gentlemanly)

ma-gi-no-o-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Has a high level of dignity or integrity in behavior.
We should be gentlemanly in our decisions.
Dapat tayong maging maginoohin sa ating mga desisyon.
Displays good manners or behavior.
A gentlemanly person is always respectful to others.
Ang maginoohin na tao ay palaging magalang sa kanyang kapwa.

Etymology

From the root word 'ginoo' meaning 'gentleman' or 'well-mannered'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gentlemanly behavior
Demonstration of good manners and respect.
maginoohin na pag-uugali
be gentlemanly
Be proper and polite in dealings.
maging maginoo

Related Words

gentleman
A term referring to a man who is gentlemanly or well-mannered.
ginoo
woman
A term referring to females, equal to gentleman in the context of good manners.
babae

Slang Meanings

A neat person; calm and decent.
Don't expect him to be wild, he's a gentleman, so he's always calm.
Wag mo nang asahan na magiging wild yan, maginoo yan, kaya mahinahon lang lagi.
Respectful to others; not rude.
Even though he's seen a lot of beauty, he remained a gentleman towards women.
Kahit madami na siyang nakitang kagandahan, nanatiling maginoo sa babae.
A person with good manners;
Marco is truly a gentleman, he's always helping the teachers.
Si Marco, talaga namang maginoo, lagi siyang tumutulong sa mga guro.