maginoo
gentlemanly or polite
From root: ginoo
Usage Note
Maginoo describes a man who is chivalrous and acts with dignity toward others.
Examples
" Maginoo ang binatang iyon. "
Natural Translation
That young man is gentlemanly.
Literal Translation
Gentlemanly the young-man that.
" Ang lalaking iyon ay napakamaginoo. "
Natural Translation
That man is very gentlemanly.
Literal Translation
The man that is very gentlemanly.
" Bagaman mahirap lamang siya, palagi siyang maginoo at magalang sa mga taong nakakasalamuha niya. "
Natural Translation
Although he is only poor, he is always gentlemanly and respectful to the people he meets.
Literal Translation
Although poor only he, always he gentlemanly and respectful to the people that meets he.
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