kontento
konténto with stress marks
content; satisfied
Usage Note
Kontento is used to express satisfaction with what one has, often followed by the particle 'na' to mean 'already satisfied.' It is common in daily conversation to signify that one is happy with their current situation and does not need anything more.
Examples
" Kontento na ako. "
Natural Translation
I am content already.
Literal Translation
Content already I.
" Kontento ako sa aking buhay. "
Natural Translation
I am content with my life.
Literal Translation
Content I in my life.
" Bagaman hindi kami mayaman, kontento ako sa simpleng buhay na meron kami at sa pagmamahalan ng aming pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Although we are not rich, I am content with the simple life we have and the love within our family.
Literal Translation
Although not we rich, content I with simple life that have we and with love of our family.
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