From root: galing
Usage Note
Kagalingán refers to the state of being excellent or the quality of one's skill. It is often used in formal contexts to describe professional competence.
Examples
" Hangaan natin ang kanyang kagalingan. "
Natural Translation
Let's admire her excellence.
Literal Translation
Admire we the her excellence.
" Dapat nating ipakita ang ating kagalingan. "
Natural Translation
We should show our excellence.
Literal Translation
Should we show the our excellence.
" Ang kagalingan ng mga manggagawa ang dahilan kung bakit umunlad nang husto ang kompanya sa loob ng ilang taon. "
Natural Translation
The excellence of the workers is the reason the company prospered greatly within a few years.
Literal Translation
The excellence of the workers the reason if why prospered very the company in inside of some years.
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