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    Matira (en. To stay)

    /ma-'ti-ra/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    Dwelling place or location where a person lives.
    His residence is by the river.
    Ang kanyang matira ay nasa tabi ng ilog.
    verb
    The act of residing or staying in a place.
    He wants to stay in his town for many years.
    Nais niyang matira sa kanyang bayan sa loob ng maraming taon.
    Having a temporary residence.
    He will stay with his friend while looking for a house.
    Matira muna siya sa kanyang kaibigan habang nagahanap ng bahay.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'tira' meaning to stay or reside.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Survival of the fittest
    Only the strong and resilient survive through challenges.
    Matira matibay

    Related Words

    stay
    Root word referring to the action of staying or residing.
    tira
    residence
    The state of living or residing.
    paninirahan

    Slang Meanings

    to be successful or to triumph in something
    Survival of the fittest, so you really have to work hard for your goal!
    Matira matibay, kaya't dapat lang na pagsikapan ang goal mo!
    to stay or survive in a situation
    In battles like this, only the strong will survive!
    Sa mga ganitong laban, matira ang malakas!
    to be resilient even in trials
    In life, only the strong survive, so just keep fighting!
    Sa buhay, matira matibay, kaya't laban lang!