Meritoryo (en. Meritorious)

meh-ri-toh-ryo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic of a person or thing that is important or worthy of recognition.
His merit in the field of art is undeniable.
Ang kanyang meritoryo sa larangan ng sining ay hindi maikakaila.
Recognition of the value of a person's work or contribution.
We need to pay attention to the merits of his ideas.
Kailangan nating bigyang-pansin ang mga meritoryo ng kanyang mga ideya.
Quality of being deserving of reward or recognition.
The merits of their effort should be acknowledged.
Ang meritoryo ng kanilang pagsisikap ay dapat kilalanin.

Etymology

Spanish word derived from 'meritorio'; meaning valuable or deserving.

Common Phrases and Expressions

merit of work
The values or characteristics of a project that should be praised.
meritoryo ng gawain
declare the merit
Recognition or expression of the value of a person or idea.
ipinapahayag ang meritoryo

Related Words

deserving
Refers to a person or thing that has a right to a reward or recognition.
karapat-dapat
recognition
The acknowledgment of the contribution or value of a person or thing.
pagkilala

Slang Meanings

Effort for benefit
Wow, this has so much merit, friends, so we need to do everything to get this.
Naku, ang dami ng meritoryo nito, mga kaibigan, kaya kailangan nating gawin ang lahat para makuha 'to.
Life with value
Every merit of our efforts brings us to the next step in life.
Ang bawat meritoryo ng ating mga pagsisikap ay nagdadala sa atin sa susunod na hakbang sa buhay.
Accomplishments from effort
We have gained a lot of merit in our project, so we should be proud of this.
Maraming meritoryo ang nakuha natin sa ating proyekto, kaya dapat tayong ipagmalaki ito.