Pagkamasunurin (en. Obedience)
/pag-ka-ma-su-nu-rin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The quality of being obedient to commands or rules.
The obedience of the students is important for the smooth running of the class.
Ang pagkamasunurin ng mga estudyante ay mahalaga sa magandang takbo ng klase.
The state of being willing to comply.
I saw the obedience of the children towards their teacher.
Nakita ko ang pagkamasunurin ng mga bata sa kanilang guro.
Being faithful to the tasks assigned to you.
Obedience to the company's rules leads to smooth operations.
Ang pagkamasunurin sa mga patakaran ng kumpanya ay nagdudulot ng maayos na operasyon.
Etymology
This is derived from the root word 'sunod' meaning to follow or to obey.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be obedient
to follow or comply with orders
maging masunurin
obedience to parents
the act of complying with the wishes of parents
pagkamasunurin sa mga magulang
Related Words
obedient
A person who consistently follows orders or rules.
masunurin
following
The act of obeying commands or instructions.
pagsunod
Slang Meanings
quietly following orders
Jenny is always obedient to her teachers in class.
Laging pagkamasunurin si Jenny sa mga guro niya sa klase.
a soldier at home
My sibling is like a soldier at home, so obedient to our parents.
Ang kapatid ko, parang sundalo sa bahay, sobrang pagkamasunurin sa mga magulang.
yes man
My coworker is like a yes man, obedient to everything I say.
Yung kasama ko sa trabaho, parang yes man, pagkamasunurin sa lahat ng sinasabi ko.