From root: galang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
iginalang
i-gi-na-LANG
respected
Present (Incomplete)
iginagalang
i-gi-na-ga-LANG
is respecting
Future (Contemplated)
igagalang
i-ga-ga-LANG
will respect
Usage Note
Igalang is used when showing respect toward people, such as elders or authority figures, as well as abstract concepts like laws, rights, or opinions. It reflects the fundamental Filipino value of 'paggalang,' which is central to social harmony and proper behavior in the community.
Examples
" Igalang mo ang iyong magulang. "
Natural Translation
Respect your parents.
Literal Translation
Respect you the your parent.
" Kailangan mong igalang ang mga matatanda. "
Natural Translation
You need to respect the elders.
Literal Translation
Need you respect the plural elderly.
" Kahit hindi kayo magkasundo sa opinyon, dapat mo pa ring igalang ang karapatan ng iba na magsalita. "
Natural Translation
Even if you don't agree on opinions, you should still respect others' right to speak.
Literal Translation
Even-if not you-all agree in opinion, should you still respect the right of others to speak.
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