Walanggalang (en. Respectful)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Showing respect or value.
His respectful behavior emphasized his good manners.
Ang kanyang walanggalang na pag-uugali ay nagbigay-diin sa kanyang magandang asal.
Bringing dignity or belonging to higher levels.
Respectful treatment of elders is important.
Mahalaga ang walanggalang na trato sa mga nakatatanda.
Possessing a high level of goodness or ethics.
Respectful people inspire others.
Ang mga walanggalang na tao ay nagbibigay inspirasyon sa iba.

Etymology

English: 'respectful' or 'honor'

Common Phrases and Expressions

respectful treatment
Treatment that shows respect.
walanggalang na pakikitungo
respectful person
A person with good behavior and respect.
walanggalang na tao

Related Words

respect
The act or manner of showing respect to others.
galang
honor
A state of recognition and respect for a person.
karangalan

Slang Meanings

No care.
He seems disrespectful, he has no care for what I'm saying.
Parang walang galang siya, wala siyang pakialam sa sinasabi ko.
Whatever happens, doesn't care.
He said, whatever happens, he doesn't care about the people around him.
Sabi niya, basta bahala na, walang galang yan sa mga tao sa paligid niya.
No manners.
My friend has no manners, he even whistles in front of people.
Yung kaibigan ko, walang modo, sumisipol pa sa harap ng mga tao.