From root: galang
Usage Note
Kagalangan refers to the quality of being polite or the abstract concept of respectfulness.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang kagalangan. "
Natural Translation
Politeness is important.
Literal Translation
Important the politeness.
" Mahalaga ang kagalangan sa pakikipagkapwa. "
Natural Translation
Politeness is important in social interactions.
Literal Translation
Important the politeness in relating to others.
" Itinuturo sa amin ng aming mga magulang na ipakita ang kagalangan sa nakatatanda sa pamamagitan ng pagmamano. "
Natural Translation
Our parents teach us to show politeness to our elders by kissing their hand.
Literal Translation
Taught to us by our plural parent that show the politeness to elder through of hand-kissing.
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