Padatigan (en. Standing)

/pah-dah-ti-gan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A position where a person is standing.

The person's standing was firm in front of his opponent.

Ang padatigan ng tao ay naging matatag sa harap ng kanyang kaaway.

A place or situation that has a strong statement or status.

The standing of his argument was unshaken.

Ang padatigan ng kaniyang argumeto ay hindi natibag.

establish a standing

Have a strong position or stand.

magtayo ng padatigan

standing of belief

A belief that has a strong foundation.

padatigan ng paniniwala

standing up

The process of standing or establishing a position.

pagtayo

stand

The steadfastness in a stance or opinion.

paninindigan

pretending to be important to others

You're acting so high and mighty, thinking you're someone special!

Ang laki ng padatigan mo, akala mo kung sino ka!

boasting about high achievements regarding oneself

He always has something to brag about in the group, but he doesn't really accomplish anything.

Palagi siyang may padatigan sa grupo, pero wala naman talagang nagagawa.

showing off or being arrogant

I don't like people who act all high and mighty; they can be so exhausting.

Ayoko sa mga taong may padatigan, nakakapagod sila.