Magtiyaga (en. Persevere)

/maɡ.ti.ˈja.ɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of focusing and continuing in a task despite challenges.
You need to persevere in your studies to achieve success.
Kailangan mong magtiyaga sa iyong pag-aaral upang makamit ang tagumpay.
Resisting fatigue and hardship.
Despite the obstacles, he persevered in completing the project.
Sa kabila ng mga balakid, nagtiyaga siyang gumawa ng proyekto.
Continuing efforts towards goals.
His perseverance gave him the opportunity to succeed.
Ang kanyang tiyaga ay nagbigay sa kanya ng pagkakataon na magtagumpay.

Etymology

From the word 'tiyaga' which means effort or patience.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just persevere.
Keep striving and do not lose hope.
Magtiyaga ka lang.
Perseverance bears fruit.
Patience and effort result in good outcomes.
Ang tiyaga ay may bunga.

Related Words

patience
The ability to wait or work hard despite challenges.
tiyaga
effort
The act of working hard to achieve something.
pagsisikap

Slang Meanings

to work hard without expecting anything in return
You really need to persevere in studying if you want to get into a good university.
Kailangan mo talagang magtiyaga sa pag-aaral kung gusto mong pumasok sa magandang unibersidad.
don't give up no matter how hard it is
Just be patient with the challenges, success will come.
Magtiyaga ka lang sa mga pagsubok, darating din ang tagumpay.
follow the process even if it's slow
As long as you persevere in your business, you'll see good results in the long run.
Basta't magtiyaga ka sa iyong negosyo, makikita mo ang magandang resulta sa kalaunan.