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    Martir (en. Martyr)

    mar-tee-r

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who suffers or dies for their beliefs or principles.
    Rizal is considered a martyr of freedom.
    Si Rizal ay itinuturing na isang martir ng kalayaan.
    A person who gave their life for a noble cause.
    The soldiers who died in the war are martyrs of the country.
    Ang mga sundalo na namatay sa digmaan ay mga martir ng bayan.
    A person who demonstrates bravery in the face of great difficulty.
    His sacrifice proved that he was a true martyr.
    Ang kanyang sakripisyo ay nagpatunay na siya ay isang tunay na martir.

    Etymology

    Spanish

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    martyr of the nation
    A person who sacrificed their life for their country.
    martir ng bayan

    Related Words

    sacrifice
    The giving or offering of something for others or for a purpose.
    sakripisyo
    persecution
    The act of oppressing or attacking a person because of their beliefs.
    pag-uusig

    Slang Meanings

    Pity-seeker, always being victimized
    Wow, it's like he's a martyr in the relationship, always the one getting exploited.
    Grabe, parang martir siya sa relasyon, parati na lang siya ang nakikinabang.
    No matter the difficulty, still going on
    My sibling sacrifices a lot, really a martyr at work.
    Ang daming sinasakripisyo ng kapatid ko, martir talaga sa trabaho.
    Teased by others because of excessive kindness
    Don't martyr yourself, you're already too nice.
    Huwag mong gawing martir ang sarili mo, masyadong mabait ka na nga.