Mapagintindi (en. Understanding)

/ma.pa.gin.tin.di/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having the ability or natural talent to provide understanding to others.
He is an understanding teacher.
Siya ay isang mapagintindi na guro.
Demonstrating understanding of others' feelings or situations.
We need an understanding friend in these times.
Kailangan natin ng mapagintinding kaibigan sa mga panahong ito.
Providing support through understanding.
Understanding people are important in our community.
Ang mga mapagintinding tao ay mahalaga sa ating komunidad.

Etymology

from the root 'intindi' meaning 'understanding' with the prefix 'ma-' indicating ability.

Common Phrases and Expressions

understanding person
A person who has the ability to understand and empathize with others.
mapagintinding tao
to be understanding
To have the ability to understand the situation or feelings of others.
maging mapagintindi

Related Words

understanding
The process of comprehending information or a situation.
intindi
comprehension
The ability to grasp the meaning of something.
pag-unawa

Slang Meanings

has a broad understanding
My friend is really comprehensive; no matter what story I tell, he understands it right away.
Yung kaibigan ko, mapagintindi talaga, kahit anong kwento ko, na-gets agad niya.
accepts everything
Because of her understanding nature, she accepts even my weaknesses.
Dahil sa pagiging mapagintindi niya, tanggap niya kahit yung mga kahinaan ko.
attentive to the feelings of others
He's so understanding; he's always considerate of other people's feelings.
Sobrang mapagintindi niya, lagi niyang iniisip yung feelings ng ibang tao.