From root: materyal
Usage Note
Materyalistiko is used to describe a person who places a high value on money and physical possessions.
Examples
" Huwag kang maging materyalistiko. "
Natural Translation
Don't be materialistic.
Literal Translation
Don't you be materialistic.
" Iwasan natin ang pagiging materyalistiko. "
Natural Translation
Let us avoid being materialistic.
Literal Translation
Avoid let-us the being materialistic.
" Naging materyalistiko siya nang yumaman, kaya unti-unting lumayo sa kanya ang mga dating malalapit na kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
He became materialistic when he got rich, so the friends who used to be close gradually drifted away from him.
Literal Translation
Became materialistic he when got-rich, so little-by-little moved-away from him the former close friends.
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