maintindihin
understanding or empathetic
From root: intindi
Usage Note
Maintindihin describes a person who is naturally sympathetic and patient with others. It is a highly valued personality trait in Filipino culture.
Examples
" Maintindihin ang nanay ko. "
Natural Translation
My mom is understanding.
Literal Translation
Understanding the mom my.
" Ang aking guro ay maintindihin. "
Natural Translation
My teacher is understanding.
Literal Translation
The my teacher is understanding.
" Dahil maintindihin ang aking amo, pinayagan niya akong umuwi nang maaga noong may sakit ang anak ko. "
Natural Translation
Because my boss is understanding, she let me go home early when my child was sick.
Literal Translation
Because understanding the my boss, allowed she me go-home early when had sickness the child my.
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