kagalingán
skill
From root: galing
Usage Note
Kagalingán (stress on the final syllable) refers to a person's talent, proficiency, or expertise in a craft or field. It is used in both everyday compliments and formal evaluations, and appears in educational contexts when discussing a student's strengths or in résumés and award citations.
Examples
" Hanga ako sa kagalingan mo. "
Natural Translation
I admire your skill.
Literal Translation
Admire I in skill your.
" Kinikilala ang kanyang kagalingán sa musika. "
Natural Translation
His/Her skill in music is recognized.
Literal Translation
Recognized the his/her skill in music.
" Dahil sa taglay niyang kagalingan sa pagguhit, agad siyang napansin ng mga guro at hinikayat na sumali sa paligsahan. "
Natural Translation
Because of the skill she has in drawing, the teachers immediately noticed her and encouraged her to join the competition.
Literal Translation
Because of possessed her skill in drawing, immediately she noticed of-the teachers and encouraged that join in-the competition.
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