Masipag (en. Diligent)
ma-si-pag
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
A characteristic of a person who always works hard.
Life is hard, so people need to be diligent.
Mahirap ang buhay, kaya kailangang masipag ang mga tao.
Often used to describe good effort.
The diligent student passed the exam.
Ang masipag na estudyante ay nakapasa sa pagsusulit.
Shows determination and perseverance in work.
He is diligent in his project, so he achieved his goals.
Masipag siya sa kanyang proyekto, kaya't nakamit niya ang kanyang mga layunin.
Etymology
Root word: sipag
Common Phrases and Expressions
diligent worker
a person who works hard and puts in effort.
masipag na manggagawa
diligent in studies
a person who works hard diligently in their education.
masipag sa pag-aaral
Related Words
diligence
The state of being diligent.
sipag
perseverance
Effort and not giving up despite hardship.
tiyaga
Slang Meanings
workaholic
Wow, that person is so hardworking! It's like they don't stop working.
Grabe, ang masipag niyan! Parang di nag-iistop sa trabaho.
all out
They are so hardworking, they always go all out on projects.
Masipag talaga siya, lagi siyang todo na 'to sa mga projects.
keep fighting
That person is really hardworking, keep fighting in life!
Masipag talaga yang tao, laban lang sa buhay!
unmatched effort
It's inspiring, their effort at work is unmatched.
Nakaka-inspire, walang kapantay ang sipag niya sa trabaho.