galing
galíng with stress marks
recovery; excellence
Also means
Galing can also mean coming from.
Usage Note
Galing is used to describe recovery from an illness or to praise someone’s talent or skill. In daily conversation, people often exclaim 'Ang galing!' to express admiration for a job well done or an impressive performance.
Examples
" Ang galing mo! "
Natural Translation
You're so good!
Literal Translation
The excellence your!
" Galing siya sa sakit. "
Natural Translation
He has recovered from his illness.
Literal Translation
Recovered he from sickness.
" Kahit matagal siyang nagkasakit, dahan-dahan namang bumuti ang galing niya sa tulong ng kanyang pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Even though he was sick for a long time, his recovery gradually improved with the help of his family.
Literal Translation
Even-though long he-link got-sick, slowly though improved the recovery his in help of his family.
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