From root: bigo
Usage Note
Pagkabigo refers to the state or experience of having failed at something.
Examples
" Malungkot siya sa pagkabigo. "
Natural Translation
He is sad about the failure.
Literal Translation
Sad he at the failure.
" Huwag kang sumuko sa pagkabigo. "
Natural Translation
Do not give up when you experience failure.
Literal Translation
Do not you give up on the failure.
" Ang bawat pagkabigo ay isang aral na nagtuturo sa atin kung paano tayo babangon nang mas matatag. "
Natural Translation
Every failure is a lesson that teaches us how to rise up stronger.
Literal Translation
The every failure is a lesson that teaches to us how we rise up more firm.
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