Magpugay (en. To salute)

/maɡ.puˈɡaj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that expresses respect towards a person.

Always salute those above you.

Laging magpugay sa mga nakatataas sa iyo.

Showing respect through an action or gesture.

He saluted his teacher as a sign of respect.

Nagpugay siya sa kanyang guro bilang tanda ng paggalang.

Acknowledging a person through a gesture or movement.

Due to his old age, I decided to salute him.

Dahil sa kanyang katandaan, nagpasya ako na magpugay sa kanya.

salute with a raised hand

A gesture of respect shown by raising the hand.

magpugay ng mataas na kamay

salute

A universal gesture to express respect, especially in a military context.

saludo

To throw sand or powder at someone as a sign of respect or greeting.

After the match, he showed respect to his coach by saluting.

Pagkatapos ng laban, nagmagpugay siya sa kanyang coach bilang pasasalamat.

To show high respect to someone, often to elders or those in authority.

You need to salute the teachers during flag ceremonies.

Kailangan mong magpugay sa mga guro tuwing may flag ceremony.

A form of greeting or welcoming that is more formal.

You should salute the visitors when they arrive at the house.

Dapat magpugay ka sa mga bisita sa bahay nung dumating sila.