magpakabayani
to act heroically
From root: bayani
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpakabayani
nag-pa-ka-ba-YA-ni
acted heroically
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapakabayani
nag-pa-pa-ka-ba-YA-ni
acting heroically
Future (Contemplated)
magpapakabayani
mag-pa-pa-ka-ba-YA-ni
will act heroically
Usage Note
Magpakabayani is used to describe the act of intentionally behaving heroically or making a selfless sacrifice for a cause or for one's country. It implies a conscious choice to embody the virtues of a hero, often used in patriotic or formal contexts.
Examples
" Magpakabayani ka para sa bayan. "
Natural Translation
Act heroically for the country.
Literal Translation
Act-heroically you for the country.
" Kailangan nating magpakabayani. "
Natural Translation
We need to act heroically.
Literal Translation
Need we to act heroically.
" Hindi mo kailangang mamatay para magpakabayani; minsan, sapat nang gawin mo ang tama araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
You don't need to die to act heroically; sometimes, it's enough to simply do what is right every day.
Literal Translation
Not you need-link to-die for to-act-heroically; sometimes, enough already-link to-do you the right every-day.
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