Mapagtiis (en. Patient)

ma-pa-gt-i-is

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Shows the ability to wait without giving up.
She is patient in waiting for the bus.
Siya ay mapagtiis sa kanyang paghihintay sa bus.
Able to endure trials or hardships.
We need to be patient with the challenges of life.
Kailangan nating maging mapagtiis sa mga hamon ng buhay.
Not easily losing one's temper.
A patient person does not get angry quickly.
Ang mapagtiis na tao ay hindi nagagalit kaagad.

Etymology

Root word: tiis

Common Phrases and Expressions

patient heart
A person who has the capacity to understand and empathize with others' situations.
mapagtiis na puso
patient with oneself
The ability to forgive oneself and not lose hope.
mapagtiis sa sarili

Related Words

endurance
The ability to wait or endure hardships.
tiis
endurance
The process of accepting hardship or challenge with faith.
pagtitiis

Slang Meanings

patient
My mom is really patient with household chores.
Ang mama ko ay talagang matyaga sa mga gawaing bahay.
perseverance
You need perseverance in studying if you want to succeed.
Kailangan mo ng tsaga sa pag-aaral kung gusto mong magtagumpay.
went through hardships
Many people went through hardships before becoming successful.
Maraming tao ang duman sa hirap bago maging matagumpay.
tough cookie
She's a tough cookie, she doesn't give up easily.
Siya ay isang tough cookie, hindi basta-basta sumusuko.