From root: ginoo
Usage Note
Pagkaginoo refers to the inherent character or status of being a gentleman.
Examples
" Hangang-hanga ako sa pagkaginoo niya. "
Natural Translation
I really admire his gentlemanliness.
Literal Translation
Admiring I in gentlemanliness his.
" Kita ang pagkaginoo ng lalaki. "
Natural Translation
The man's gentlemanliness is visible.
Literal Translation
Visible the gentlemanliness of man.
" Kahit galit na galit siya sa pagtataksil, hindi siya nawalan ng pagkaginoo at nanatiling magalang sa kanyang pagsasalita. "
Natural Translation
Even though he was very angry about the betrayal, he did not lose his gentlemanliness and remained respectful in how he spoke.
Literal Translation
Even-though angry very he at betrayal, not he lost of gentlemanliness and remained respectful in his speaking.
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