From root: bini
Usage Note
Mabini is a formal adjective describing a person who is refined and polite. It is often used in literature to portray a person of high virtue and modesty.
Examples
" Mabini ang batang babae. "
Natural Translation
The young girl is demure.
Literal Translation
Demure the child female.
" Si Maria ay isang mabining dalaga. "
Natural Translation
Maria is a modest young woman.
Literal Translation
Maria is a modest young-woman.
" Bagaman mabini at mahinahon sa salita, matatag ang kanyang paninindigan kapag tungkol sa katarungan ang pinag-uusapan. "
Natural Translation
Although she is demure and soft-spoken, her conviction is firm when the discussion is about justice.
Literal Translation
Although demure and calm in word, firm the her conviction when about justice the being-discussed.
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