From root: galang
Usage Note
Magalang describes someone who shows respect, especially by using words like po and opo when talking to elders.
Examples
" Magalang na bata si Ana. "
Natural Translation
Ana is a polite child.
Literal Translation
Polite link child topic Ana.
" Ang batang ito ay napakagalang. "
Natural Translation
This child is very polite.
Literal Translation
The child this is very polite.
" Magalang siyang humingi ng paumanhin sa matanda kahit hindi naman talaga siya ang nagkamali. "
Natural Translation
He politely apologized to the elder even though he wasn't really the one at fault.
Literal Translation
Polite he-link ask of apology to elder even not really he the made-mistake.
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