Mandiri (en. To be independent)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Having the ability to stand or think for oneself.

We need to be independent and not rely on others.

Kailangan nating maging mandiri at hindi umaasa sa ibang tao.

Not relying or depending on others.

Despite her youth, she is independent and makes her own decisions.

Sa kabila ng kanyang kabataan, siya ay mandiri at may sariling desisyon.

Finding one's own path in life.

Being independent is an important step in taking a new path.

Ang pagiging mandiri ay isang mahalagang hakbang sa pagtahak ng bagong landas.

to be independent

to have one's own capacity and not rely on others

maging mandiri

independence

The state or condition of not being dependent on others.

kasarinlan

self-management

The ability to manage oneself or one’s own business.

pagsasarili

Flirty or flirtatious

Her outfit is so nice, she looks like the flirty one at the party.

Ang ganda ng outfit niya, parang siya yung mandiri sa party.

Acts superior to others

I don't like him, he's too haughty towards other people.

Ayaw ko sa kanya, masyado siyang mandiri sa ibang tao.

Likes to be the center of attention

She always wants to be flirty, that's why she acts on social media.

Gusto niya lagi na mandiri kaya siya umaarte sa social media.