Mapagmalaki (en. Proud)

/ma.pag.ma.la.ki/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Showing excessive pride in oneself or in what one owns.
He is proud of his achievements.
Siya ay mapagmalaki tungkol sa kanyang mga nagawa.
Resulting in misunderstandings due to arrogance.
His proud behavior caused a rift in the group.
Ang kanyang mapagmalaki na asal ay nagdala ng hidwaan sa grupo.

Etymology

from the words 'mapag' and 'malaki'

Common Phrases and Expressions

proud heart
a heart full of pride
mapagmalaki na puso

Related Words

pride
The feeling of being proud or having a high level of self-belief.
pagmamalaki

Slang Meanings

proud
My classmate is so full of himself, you'd think he's someone special.
Sobrang mapagmalaki ng kaklase ko, akala mo kung sino na.
self-absorbed
No matter what you say, he's still so self-absorbed.
Kahit anong sabihin mo, mapagmalaki pa rin siya sa sarili niya.
pretentious
There are so many pretentious people at this party, especially the one being so proud in the corner.
Ang daming feelingera sa party na ito, lalo na yung mapagmalaki sa isang sulok.