Materyalista (en. Materialist)

ma-ter-yal-is-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who places high value on material things.
He is a materialist who focuses only on his possessions.
Siya ay isang materyalista na nakatuon lamang sa kanyang mga ari-arian.
A person who believes that everything can be explained through material facts.
As a materialist, he considers spiritual aspects to be unimportant.
Bilang materyalista, itinuturing niya na ang espirituwal na aspeto ay hindi mahalaga.

Etymology

from the word 'material' meaning matter and '-ist' denoting a particular belief system

Common Phrases and Expressions

Primary objective
Referring to the main aspect of a materialist focused on material goals.
Pangunahing layunin

Related Words

materialism
A viewpoint or theory that connects values and beliefs to material things.
materyalismo
preference
The attention or value given to one thing over others.
pagtatangi

Slang Meanings

A person who is overly focused on material things.
My sibling is too materialistic, they only want branded stuff.
Ang kapatid ko, materyalista masyado, puro branded ang gusto niya.
Fond of tangible things with value, often becomes expensive.
Of course, being a materialist, they want to buy all the latest gadgets.
Siyempre, bilang isang materyalista, gusto niyang bilhin lahat ng latest gadgets.
A person who values wealth and possessions.
I'm not materialistic, but I still want a good life.
Hindi ako materyalista, pero gusto ko pa rin ng magandang buhay.