From root: kontento
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nakontento
na-kon-TEN-to
was satisfied
Present (Incomplete)
nakokontento
na-ko-kon-TEN-to
is being satisfied
Future (Contemplated)
makokontento
ma-ko-kon-TEN-to
will be satisfied
Usage Note
Makontento is used when expressing the state of being satisfied with what one has, often emphasizing the virtue of gratitude and acceptance over greed or excessive ambition. In Filipino culture, it is frequently used in advice or moral contexts to remind someone to appreciate their current circumstances.
Examples
" Dapat tayong makontento. "
Natural Translation
We should be content.
Literal Translation
Should we be-content.
" Matuto tayong makontento sa kung ano ang meron tayo. "
Natural Translation
Let us learn to be content with what we have.
Literal Translation
Learn we to be satisfied with what is have we.
" Kahit kakaunti lang ang kanilang kita, natutong makontento ang mag-asawa sa simpleng buhay na ibinigay sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
Even though their income is small, the couple learned to be content with the simple life given to them.
Literal Translation
Even-though little only the their income, learned to-be-content the couple in simple life that given to them.
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