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.