meritoryo
meritóryo with stress marks
meritorious
Usage Note
Meritoryo is borrowed from Spanish 'meritorio' and is a formal adjective that appears in academic, legal, and official contexts to describe acts or achievements worthy of recognition. It is rarely used in casual speech, where karapat-dapat is more common.
Examples
" Meritoryo ang ginawa mo. "
Natural Translation
What you did is meritorious.
Literal Translation
Meritorious the did you.
" Ang kanyang ginawa para sa komunidad ay tunay na meritoryo. "
Natural Translation
What he/she did for the community is truly meritorious.
Literal Translation
The his/her did for to community is truly that meritorious.
" Bagama't hindi siya naghahangad ng papuri, itinuturing ng marami na meritoryo ang kanyang taimtim na paglilingkod sa mga nangangailangan. "
Natural Translation
Although he does not seek praise, many consider his sincere service to those in need to be meritorious.
Literal Translation
Although not he seeks of praise, considered by many that meritorious the his sincere service to plural needing.
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