Pagsasarili (en. Self-reliance)

/pag.sa.sa.ra.li/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The ability to rely on oneself to achieve goals.
Self-reliance is important for a person's development.
Ang pagsasarili ay mahalaga sa pag-unlad ng isang tao.
The state of being independent or not relying on others.
Their self-reliance opened doors to more opportunities for them.
Ang kanilang pagsasarili ay nagbigay-daan sa mas maraming pagkakataon para sa kanila.
The process of growth and building one's own abilities.
Self-reliance is part of the personal development process.
Ang pagsasarili ay bahagi ng proseso ng personal na pag-unlad.

Etymology

from the root word 'sarili' meaning 'self' in English

Common Phrases and Expressions

to establish one's own business
Having a business that does not rely on others.
magtayo ng sariling negosyo

Related Words

self
The personal identity or persona of an individual.
sarili
independence
The condition of being free and not relying on others.
independensya

Slang Meanings

Self-sufficiency or being independent.
I don't want any people around me, I just want my own independence.
Ayaw ko na sa mga tao, gusto ko na lang ng pagsasarili ko.
Feeling that you can do things alone; self-sustaining.
Now, I'm managing with my earnings, this is truly independence.
Ngayon, nagkakasya na ako sa kita ko, talagang pagsasarili na 'to.
Committing to one's own decisions, not relying on others.
I hope we all learn to be independent and not depend on others.
Sana lahat tayo ay matuto ng pagsasarili at huwag magdepende sa iba.