Pagmamagaling (en. Superiority)

pag-ma-ma-ga-ling

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition of being skilled or proficient.
His superiority in art was deeply admired.
Ang kanyang pagmamagaling sa sining ay labis na hinangaan.
Demonstration of greater capability compared to others.
The superiority of the athletes in the field was evident.
Ang pagmamagaling ng mga atleta sa palaruan ay halata.

Etymology

From the word 'magaling' meaning skilled or proficient.

Common Phrases and Expressions

due to superiority
originating from being skilled or exceptional.
dahil sa pagmamagaling

Related Words

skilled
Possessing ability or proficiency in a particular field.
magaling
comparison
The process of identifying differences or similarities between things.
paghahambing

Slang Meanings

Pretending to know more or to be better than others.
I don't want to be around him; he's so quick to act smart in conversations.
Ayaw ko na sa kanya, ang dali niyang kung makapagmagaling sa mga usapan.
Showing off one's abilities or knowledge.
Even though he fails sometimes, he always acts like he's the smartest in front of his classmates.
Kahit na minsan siya'y bumabagsak, parang lagi siyang nagmamagaling sa harap ng mga kaklase.