Magpakabayani (en. To be heroic)

/maɡpakaˈbajanɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To perform actions with a heroic purpose.

Be a hero in your actions within the community.

Magpakabayani ka sa iyong mga pagkilos sa pamayanan.

To inspire others by showing courage and goodness.

Our nation needs people who will be heroic.

Kailangan ng ating bayan ng mga tao na magpakabayani.

To show sacrifice for the well-being of the majority.

In times of crisis, many people have been heroic.

Sa panahon ng krisis, maraming tao ang nagpakabayani.

The term 'magpakabayani' stems from the root word 'bayani' meaning 'hero' and the prefix 'mag-' indicating action or conduct.

be a hero to the country

To be a defender or servant of the nation.

magpakabayani sa bayan

be heroic for others

To do good acts for the welfare of other people.

magpakabayani para sa iba

hero

A person who shows courage and goodness in helping others.

bayani

sacrifice

The act of giving up something for the good of others.

sakripisyo

Help without expecting anything in return

We should be heroic in helping those in need.

Dapat tayong magpakabayani sa mga nangangailangan ng tulong.

Be strong despite challenges

We should be heroic in the challenges we face.

Dapat tayo'y magpakabayani sa mga hamon na ating kinaharap.

Offer oneself for others

He was heroic in this relationship, always there for me.

Nagpakabayani siya sa relasyong ito, lagi siyang nandiyan para sa akin.