Tagdan (en. Persistence)

/taɡ.dan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The quality of persistence or not giving up despite challenges.
His persistence led him to success.
Ang kanyang tagdan ay nagdala sa kanya sa tagumpay.
A state of continuously trying and working towards a goal.
Persistence is necessary to reach his dreams.
Kailangan ng tagdan upang maabot ang kanyang mga pangarap.

Etymology

Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

Persistence in life
The effort to not give up despite life's challenges.
Tagdan sa buhay

Related Words

effort
Striving or working hard to achieve a goal or dream.
pagsisikap
patience
Endurance or acceptance of challenges instead of giving up.
tiyaga

Slang Meanings

Biting the tongue (chewing the tongue)
Oh man, when I'm tagdan, I feel weak from waiting!
Naku, pag ako ay tagdan, parang nanghihina ako sa kakahintay!
Like a gut feeling
I have a hunch that he won't give his cellphone.
May tagdan ako na hindi niya ibibigay yung cellphone niya.
To suffer or struggle
I can't take it anymore, school is so hard for me!
Di ko na kaya, ang tagdan ko sa school!