Mapagsumikap (en. Persevering)
ma-pag-su-mi-kap
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means having the ability to strive or to make an effort.
He is a persevering student who does not give up on his studies.
Siya ay isang mapagsumikap na estudyante na hindi sumusuko sa kanyang mga pag-aaral.
Refers to people who put in a lot of effort to achieve their goals.
Persevering people often succeed in their dreams.
Ang mga mapagsumikap na tao ay kadalasang nagtatagumpay sa kanilang mga pangarap.
Used to describe a behavior characterized by perseverance and determination.
His persevering nature brought him success.
Ang kanyang mapagsumikap na kalikasan ay nagdala sa kanya sa tagumpay.
Etymology
from the word 'sumikap' meaning to strive for something, with the prefix 'ma-' indicating capability or character.
Common Phrases and Expressions
persevering in life
walking the path of success despite challenges.
mapagsumikap sa buhay
Related Words
striving
The action of putting in effort to achieve a goal.
pagsusumikap
success
The result of effort and determination.
tagumpay
perseverance
The quality of being patient and not easily giving up.
tiyaga
Slang Meanings
diligent or hard worker
A diligent student is really needed to be successful.
Kailangan talaga ng mapagsumikap na estudyante para maging successful.
fight through or never give up
As long as you persevere, you will achieve your dream no matter how hard it gets.
Basta’t mapagsumikap ka, makakamit mo ang pangarap mo kahit anong hirap.
determined or motivated
Despite the challenges, he is determined and does not give up.
Sa kabila ng mga pagsubok, siya ay mapagsumikap at hindi sumusuko.