dilihensiya
dilihensiýa with stress marks
ability to obtain something in any manner
Usage Note
Dilihensiya is borrowed from Spanish diligencia but has taken on a nuanced Tagalog meaning that goes beyond mere hard work — it implies resourcefulness and the ability to secure what one needs by any available means. It is closely related to the concept of diskarte and reflects the Filipino value of finding a way regardless of obstacles.
Examples
" Kailangan ng dilihensiya sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
Resourcefulness is needed in life.
Literal Translation
Needed of resourcefulness in life.
" Kailangan ng dilihensiya upang makahanap ng trabaho sa panahon ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Resourcefulness is needed to find work in these times.
Literal Translation
Needed of resourcefulness in-order-to to-find work in time now.
" Kahit walang puhunan, naitawid niya ang pamilya sa pamamagitan ng sarili niyang dilihensiya at sipag. "
Natural Translation
Even without capital, he provided for his family through his own resourcefulness and diligence.
Literal Translation
Even without capital, was-able-to-carry-across he the family through of own his resourcefulness and diligence.
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