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    Mambayani (en. Patriot)

    /mambaˈjɑni/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who has deep love and service for their country.
    The patriot is ready to fight for the rights of their fellow countrymen.
    Ang mambayani ay handang ipaglaban ang karapatan ng kanyang mga kababayan.
    A person who displays courage and goodness in their actions.
    He became a hero despite the hardships he went through.
    Naging mambayani siya sa kabila ng mga paghihirap na kanyang dinaanan.
    A leader or defender of the welfare of the majority.
    The patriot advocates for reforms for the poor.
    Ang mambayani ay nagtataguyod ng mga reporma para sa mga mahihirap.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'bayani' which means 'hero'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    compassionate leader
    A leader who serves with care for their people.
    mambayaning lider
    hero of the nation
    A person considered a hero of their nation.
    mambayani ng bayan

    Related Words

    hero
    A person who shows exceptional bravery in actions.
    bayani
    struggles
    The challenges faced by people in the name of the nation.
    paghihirap

    Slang Meanings

    To act kind or to help out
    Need help? I’ll just be a mambayani.
    Kailangan mo ng tulong? Basta mambayani lang ako.
    Someone who responds to everyone's call or need
    As usual, he's the mambayani in the group, always bringing the fun!
    As usual, siya yung mambayani sa barkada, tuloy ang saya!
    Always ready to help even in small matters
    That's how it should be, always a mambayani like Marco.
    Dapat ganyan, laging mambayani gaya ni Marco.