From root: galang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ginalang
gi-na-LANG
respected
Present (Incomplete)
ginagalang
gi-na-ga-LANG
is respecting
Future (Contemplated)
gagalangin
ga-ga-la-NGIN
will respect
Usage Note
Galangin is an object-focus verb used to express the act of honoring or showing respect toward a person, particularly elders or authority figures. It is commonly used in instructions or commands to emphasize the importance of treating others with dignity within Filipino culture.
Examples
" Galangin mo ang iyong guro. "
Natural Translation
Respect your teacher.
Literal Translation
Respect you the your teacher.
" Kailangan mong galangin ang guro mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to respect your teacher.
Literal Translation
Need you respect the teacher your.
" Itinuro sa amin na galangin ang bawat tao anuman ang kanyang katayuan sa buhay o pinagmulan. "
Natural Translation
We were taught to respect every person regardless of their status in life or origin.
Literal Translation
Was-taught to us to respect the every person whatever the his status in life or origin.
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