Maginoohin (en. Gentlemanly)

ma-gi-no-o-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Displays good manners or behavior.
A gentlemanly person is always respectful to others.
Ang maginoohin na tao ay palaging magalang sa kanyang kapwa.
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.

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.