galang
gálang with stress marks
respect
Also means
Galang can also mean bracelet when the stress is placed on the final syllable (galáng).
Usage Note
Galang is a core Filipino value often expressed through respectful particles like 'po' and 'opo' or the cultural gesture of 'pagmamano.' It is commonly used in forms like the noun 'paggalang' or the verb 'igalang' when showing honor to elders and authority figures.
Examples
" May galang siya sa matatanda. "
Natural Translation
She has respect for elders.
Literal Translation
Has respect she to elders.
" Kailangan natin ng galang sa isa't isa. "
Natural Translation
We need respect for each other.
Literal Translation
Need we of respect to each other.
" Sa kulturang Pilipino, ipinapakita ang galang sa nakatatanda sa pamamagitan ng pagmamano at paggamit ng salitang po. "
Natural Translation
In Filipino culture, respect for elders is shown through the mano gesture and the use of the word po.
Literal Translation
In culture Filipino, is-shown the respect to elder through of mano-gesture and use of word po.
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