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dangal

dangál with stress marks

honor; dignity

noun da-NGAL Native origin Less Common
Mind & Emotions Values

Usage Note

Dangal refers to a person's honor or integrity and is frequently used in formal, moral, or patriotic discussions. It is the base for the common adjective marangal, which is used to describe an honorable person or a noble profession.

Examples

Beginner

" May dangal ang bawat tao. "

Natural Translation

Every person has dignity.

Literal Translation

Has dignity the every person.

Intermediate

" Pangalagaan natin ang ating dangal. "

Natural Translation

Let us protect our dignity.

Literal Translation

Protect we the our dignity.

Advanced

" Mas pinili niyang panatilihin ang kanyang dangal kaysa tumanggap ng suhol mula sa mga kasama. "

Natural Translation

He chose to keep his honor rather than accept a bribe from his colleagues.

Literal Translation

More chose he to-keep the his honor than to-accept of bribe from the colleagues.

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Derived Words

karangalan DERIVED

honor or prestige

marangal DERIVED

noble or honorable

parangal DERIVED

tribute or award

pandangal DERIVED

honorary

Actor Focus Verbs

magmarangal AF VERB

to behave honorably

Object Focus Verbs

parangalan OF VERB

to honor

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