Mapitagan (en. Respectful)

/ma.pit.a.ɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Showing good manners or behavior that demonstrates respect for others.

His respectful manner towards the elders was admired by everyone.

Ang kanyang mapitagang pakikitungo sa mga nakatatanda ay hinangaan ng lahat.

The characteristic of having a manner or behavior that values every person.

Giving way to the elderly on the bus is a respectful act.

Isang mapitagang hakbang ang pagbigay ng puweste sa mga matatanda sa bus.

Acceptance or valuing the ideas or opinions of others.

We should be respectful of our friends' opinions.

Dapat tayong maging mapitagan sa opinyon ng ating mga kaibigan.

from the word 'pitag' meaning respect or honor.

respectful behavior

Behavior filled with respect.

mapitagang asal

respect

A spirit of recognizing and honoring the rights, dignity, and perspectives of others.

paggalang

respectful

You need to be respectful to the elders.

Kailangan maging mapitagan ka sa mga matatanda.

polite

The people here are polite, always using 'po' and 'opo'.

Ang mga tao dito ay mapitagan, puro 'po' at 'opo'.

kind

He is kind to everyone, that's why he has many friends.

Siya ay mapitagan sa lahat ng tao, kaya marami siyang kaibigan.