Magpakumbaba (en. To be humble)
/mag.pa.ku.m.ba.ba/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of showing humility.
We should be humble before others.
Dapat tayong magpakumbaba sa harap ng iba.
Having a light heart despite successes.
He remains humble even after becoming famous.
Siya ay magpakumbaba kahit na siya ay naging tanyag.
Admitting one's own mistakes.
He needs to humble himself and accept his mistakes.
Kailangan niyang magpakumbaba at tanggapin ang kanyang pagkakamali.
Etymology
The word comes from 'pakumbaba' which means humility.
Common Phrases and Expressions
You should be humble.
Magpakumbaba ka.
Humble yourself before God.
Magpakumbaba sa Diyos.
Related Words
humility
The quality of being modest or unassuming.
kababaang-loob
humble person
A word that describes a person who is humble.
mapagpakumbaba
Slang Meanings
to be humble
We really should be humble in situations like this even if we're strong.
Dapat talaga tayong magpakumbaba sa mga ganitong sitwasyon kahit na malakas tayo.
humility
Humility is a beautiful and important trait.
Ang pagpapakumbaba ay isang maganda at mahalagang ugali.
don't be too proud
Remember, don't be too proud, just be humble.
Tandaan mo, wag masyadong mayabang, magpakumbaba ka na lang.