Martirin (en. Martyr)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who died or suffered for a particular belief, ideology, or cause.
Many martyrs in history sacrificed their lives for freedom.
Marami ang mga martirin sa kasaysayan na nagbigay ng kanilang buhay para sa kalayaan.
A person who endures excessive suffering or sacrifice for others or for their strongly held beliefs.
Martyrs uphold their cause even in the toughest of times.
Tinataguyod ng mga martirin ang kanilang layunin kahit sa hirap ng buhay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to martyr oneself
The sacrifice of one's own happiness for the sake of others.
martirin ang sarili

Related Words

sacrifice
The act of offering oneself for the benefit of others.
sacrificio

Slang Meanings

Self-sacrificing, even when there's no benefit.
He has so many martyr-like relationships, he hasn't learned.
Ang dami na niyang mga martirin na relasyon, hindi na siya natuto.
Too kind to the point of always suffering.
There he goes again, being a martyr; he doesn't want to complain even if he is being neglected.
Siya na namang martirin, ayaw nang mag-reklamo kahit na pinapabayaan na siya.
Interfering in others' problems even if not involved.
Why do you have to be a martyr in their fight? You're not even involved.
Bakit kailangan mo pang maging martirin sa away nila? Wala ka namang kinalaman.