Maypingas (en. Knowledge seeker)

/maɪˈpɪŋɪs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who diligently studies or seeks knowledge.

He is a knowledgeable student who always reads books.

Siya ay isang maypingas na estudyante na laging nagbabasa ng libro.

A person who has a strong desire to learn.

As a knowledge seeker, he often asks questions to his teachers.

Bilang isang maypingas, madalas siyang nagtatanong sa mga guro niya.

from the word 'pingas' which means 'search' or 'search for knowledge'.

knowledge seeker

a person who continuously and diligently seeks information and knowledge.

maypingas sa kaalaman

active learner

a person actively engaged in learning.

maypingas sa pag-aaral

study

The process of acquiring knowledge or skills in a particular subject.

pag-aaral

asking questions

The action of asking questions to obtain information.

pagtatanong

Yelling or fighting

Mark is so nice, he won't even acknowledge you even if you're causing a scene.

Ang bait naman ni Mark, di ka niya papansinin kahit may pingas ka.

Bragging or boasting

Enough of your bragging, you might hit your head on reality.

Tama na ang may pingas mo, baka mauntog ka sa katotohanan.

Losing composure or becoming unruly

Why are so many people acting out in the classroom? It's just us, let's chill!

Bakit ang daming may pingas sa classroom? Tayo na lang yan, chill lang!