Magkasarili (en. Self-sufficient)

/maɡ.kasa.ʁi.li/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Capable of standing or progressing without help from others.

His determination to be self-sufficient opened many opportunities for him.

Ang kanyang determinasyon na maging magkasarili ay nagbukas ng maraming oportunidad para sa kanya.

Able to do things for oneself, particularly with regards to needs.

Being self-sufficient is an important trait in life.

Ang pagiging magkasarili ay isang mahalagang katangian sa buhay.

Derived from the word 'kasarili' meaning self or own identity, prefixed with 'mag' as an indication of action or state.

self-sufficient in life

The ability to manage one’s life without overly relying on others.

magkasarili sa buhay

self-sufficient

Another form of 'magkasarili' referring to the action of being self-sufficient.

nagsasarili

different from each other but can still hang out together

Even though they're different, they still get along well as friends.

Sila kahit magkasarili, okay na okay pa rin silang magkaibigan.

not agreeing but still helping each other

That's why we're different, but when one needs help, we're there for each other.

Kaya nga kami magkasarili, pero pag may kailangan, andiyan kami para sa isa't isa.

each has their own decision

In our group, we're different; everyone has their own opinion.

Sa grupo namin, magkasarili kami; lahat kami may sariling opinion.