marangal
noble or honorable
From root: dangal
Usage Note
Marangal describes a person's character or a job that is honest and respectable. It is commonly used to praise someone's integrity.
Examples
" Marangal na tao ang ama ko. "
Natural Translation
My father is an honorable man.
Literal Translation
Honorable man the father my.
" Ang trabaho niya ay marangal. "
Natural Translation
His/Her job is honorable.
Literal Translation
The job his/her is honorable.
" Mas mainam na manatiling marangal kahit mahirap kaysa yumaman sa paraang hindi tapat at nakakasakit ng iba. "
Natural Translation
It is better to remain honorable even while poor than to get rich in a dishonest way that harms others.
Literal Translation
More good to remain honorable even-if poor than to-get-rich in way not honest and harming of others.
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