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    Pagmamataas (en. Pride)

    pag-ma-ma-ta-as

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    Pride is a feeling of high self-worth or capability.
    His pride causes misunderstandings with his friends.
    Ang pagmamataas niya ay nagdudulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
    It can also refer to arrogance or boasting about achievements.
    His pride in his achieved successes is unpleasant.
    Ang kanyang pagmamataas sa mga nakamit na tagumpay ay hindi kaaya-aya.
    It can also refer to high dignity or persona.
    His pride in his ancestry is evident whenever he speaks.
    Ang pagmamataas niya sa kanyang lahi ay maliwanag tuwing siya'y nagsasalita.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'mataas' meaning high or elevated.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    with pride
    arrogant or full of self-importance.
    may pagmamataas
    show pride
    to show high self-regard.
    ipakita ang pagmamataas

    Related Words

    high
    high level or status.
    mataas
    dignity
    the value or recognition of one's worth.
    dignidad

    Slang Meanings

    proud
    He is always acting proud compared to others, like he’s something special.
    Palagi siyang nagmamataas sa iba, akala mo kung sino na.
    show-off
    He acts like a show-off on social media, but he's not even famous.
    Nagmamataas siya sa social media, pero di naman siya sikat.
    foolish pride
    His statement seemed like foolish pride without any meaning.
    Parang pagmamataas na walang saysay ang kanyang sinabi.