mapagkontento
easily satisfied
From root: kontento
Usage Note
Mapagkontento describes a person who does not demand much and is happy with simple things.
Examples
" Mapagkontento siyang bata. "
Natural Translation
She is an easily satisfied child.
Literal Translation
Easily-satisfied she child.
" Siya ay isang mapagkontento na tao. "
Natural Translation
He/She is an easily satisfied person.
Literal Translation
He/she is an easily satisfied person.
" Kahit kaunti lang ang kinikita namin, mapagkontento ang aking mga magulang at masaya silang lumaki kami nang maayos. "
Natural Translation
Even though we earn only a little, my parents are easily satisfied and are happy that we grew up well.
Literal Translation
Even little only the earning our, easily-satisfied the my parents and happy they grew-up we properly.
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