Matyagan (en. Perseverance)

/ma-ti-ya-gan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
having the quality of perseverance and not easily giving up
He is a diligent student who studies hard.
Siya ay isang matyagang estudyante na nag-aaral ng mabuti.
difficult but focused on the goal
His diligent effort bore good fruit.
Ang kanyang matyagang pagsisikap ay nagbunga ng maganda.

Etymology

from the word 'tyaga' which means perseverance or diligence

Common Phrases and Expressions

patiently wait
the ability to wait without giving up
matyagang maghintay

Related Words

perseverance
the ability to continue despite obstacles
tyaga
diligence
the effort that leads to success
sipag

Slang Meanings

To faint or lose consciousness.
People ran away when someone fainted in the middle of the road.
Nagtakbuhan ang mga tao nang may na matyagan sa gitna ng kalsada.
Feeling starry-eyed; feeling high or excited.
Because of the joy, I felt like I was on cloud nine while karaoke-ing.
Dahil sa saya, parang matyagan ako habang nagka-karaoke.