kortesiya
kortesíya with stress marks
courtesy
Usage Note
Kortesiya, borrowed from Spanish 'cortesía', describes politeness, good manners, and respect shown to others. Filipinos place great value on it as part of pakikisama, and teachers and parents frequently invoke the word when instilling values in children.
Examples
" Magpakita tayo ng kortesiya. "
Natural Translation
Let's show courtesy.
Literal Translation
Show let-us of courtesy.
" Ang kortesiya ay mahalagang katangian ng isang magandang tao. "
Natural Translation
Courtesy is an important quality of a good person.
Literal Translation
The courtesy is important quality of a good person.
" Itinuro sa amin ng mga magulang na ang kortesiya sa nakatatanda ay tanda ng mabuting pagpapalaki. "
Natural Translation
Our parents taught us that courtesy toward elders is a sign of good upbringing.
Literal Translation
Taught to us by-the parents that the courtesy to elders is sign of good upbringing.
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