bini
binì with stress marks
modesty; refinement
Usage Note
Binì refers to modesty and refinement, but it is most commonly encountered today in the adjective 'mabini' (demure) or the word 'binibini' (young lady). It represents a traditional cultural ideal of grace and quiet dignity in behavior.
Examples
" May bini ang dalaga. "
Natural Translation
The young lady has modesty.
Literal Translation
Has modesty the young-lady.
" Itinuturing pa rin ng nakatatanda ang bini bilang isang mahalagang katangian, kahit nagbago na ang pananaw ng mga kabataan ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The elders still consider modesty an important trait, even though young people's views have changed nowadays.
Literal Translation
Consider still also the elders the modesty as one important trait, even-though changed already the view of plural youth now.
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