From root: kontento
Usage Note
Pagkakontento refers to the state of being satisfied with what one has. It is often used when discussing personal happiness and contentment.
Examples
" May pagkakontento ako ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I have contentment now.
Literal Translation
Have satisfaction I now.
" Ang pagkakontento ay mahalaga. "
Natural Translation
Satisfaction is important.
Literal Translation
The satisfaction is important.
" Hindi nakasalalay sa yaman ang tunay na pagkakontento, kundi sa pasasalamat sa kung ano ang meron ka. "
Natural Translation
True contentment does not depend on wealth, but on gratitude for what you have.
Literal Translation
Not dependent on wealth the true satisfaction, but on gratitude for what is yours.
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