Makatiyad (en. Hardened)

ma-ka-ti-yad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the act of being steadfast or resilient.
He needs to be hardened despite the challenges.
Kailangan niyang makatiyad sa kabila ng mga pagsubok.
To become strong in emotional or mental aspects.
He needs to harden after the painful experience.
Kailangan niyang makatiyad matapos ang masakit na karanasan.
Striving and persevering through difficulties.
Having a hardened heart is important in life.
Ang pagkakaroon ng makatiyad na puso ay mahalaga sa buhay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be hardened
to become steadfast
maging makatiyad

Related Words

perseverance
The ability to endure and strive despite challenges.
tiyaga
strength
The quality of being strong and not easily succumbed.
lakas

Slang Meanings

grumpy
Jenny seems grumpy today; she isn't talking to anyone.
Parang makatiyad si Jenny ngayon, hindi siya nakikipag-usap sa kahit sino.
uninterested
He seems uninterested in his tasks; he has no enthusiasm for anything.
Mukhang makatiyad siya sa mga gawain, wala siyang gana sa lahat.
irritable
I don't know what happened, but he was irritable with me earlier.
Hindi ko alam kung anong nangyari, pero makatiyad siya sa akin kanina.