From root: dangal
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagmarangal
nag-ma-ra-NGAL
behaved honorably
Present (Incomplete)
nagmamarangal
nag-ma-ma-ra-NGAL
behaving honorably
Future (Contemplated)
magmamarangal
mag-ma-ma-ra-NGAL
will behave honorably
Usage Note
Magmarangal is used in formal or literary contexts to describe the act of upholding one's honor and dignity. It emphasizes acting with integrity and self-respect, often appearing in moral discussions or speeches rather than casual daily conversation.
Examples
" Dapat magmarangal ang bawat tao. "
Natural Translation
Every person should behave honorably.
Literal Translation
Should behave-honorably the each person.
" Kailangan mong magmarangal sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
You need to behave honorably toward everyone.
Literal Translation
Need you behave-honorably at all.
" Kahit nasa mahirap na kalagayan, pinili niyang magmarangal at hindi gumamit ng pandaraya para makamit ang tagumpay. "
Natural Translation
Even in a difficult situation, he chose to behave honorably and not use deceit to achieve success.
Literal Translation
Even at difficult condition, chose he behave-honorably and not use of deceit to achieve the success.
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