Mapaurong (en. Retreating)

ma-pau-rong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Describing something that is going back or retreating from a direction.
The retreating flow of the river carries many leaves.
Ang mapaurong na agos ng ilog ay nagdadala ng maraming dahon.
Related to the withdrawal or return of a person or thing.
The soldiers had a retreating strategy in the battle.
Ang mga sundalo ay nagkaroon ng mapaurong estratehiya sa laban.

Common Phrases and Expressions

retreating path
a path that goes back or is moving away from the source
mapaurong na daan

Related Words

retreat
This word refers to moving back or withdrawing from a direction.
paurong

Slang Meanings

to speak without being affected
You can do it, just speak confidently in front of the class.
Kaya mo 'yan, magmapaurong ka lang sa harap ng klase.
to be strong or to hold on
In the hardships of life, we need to be strong for the family.
Sa hirap ng buhay, kailangan nating magmapaurong para sa pamilya.
to not show fear
When faced with challenges, just be brave, no one can defeat you.
Kapag may hamon, magmapaurong ka lang, walang makakatalo sa'yo.