From root: ginang
Usage Note
Kaginangan is a formal or literary term referring to the state or quality of being a lady of high status.
Examples
" Kapansin-pansin ang kanyang kaginangan. "
Natural Translation
Her ladyship is noticeable.
Literal Translation
Noticeable the her ladyship.
" Taglay niya ang tunay na kaginangan. "
Natural Translation
She possesses true ladyship.
Literal Translation
Possesses she the true ladyship.
" Bagaman simple ang kanyang kasuotan, hindi maitatago ang likas na kaginangan na taglay niya sa bawat kilos. "
Natural Translation
Although her attire is simple, the innate ladyship she carries in every gesture cannot be hidden.
Literal Translation
Although simple the her attire, not can-be-hidden the natural ladyship that carries she in every movement.
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