naninindigan
naninindígan with stress marks
firm in principles
Usage Note
Naninindigan literally means 'standing firm' and describes someone who holds their ground in beliefs, values, or decisions. It reflects the Filipino virtue of integrity and moral courage, especially when facing social pressure to conform.
Examples
" Naninindigan siya sa tama. "
Natural Translation
He/She stands firm for what is right.
Literal Translation
Standing-firm he/she on right.
" Siya ay naninindigan sa kanyang mga prinsipyo kahit na marami ang tutol. "
Natural Translation
He/She stands firm on his/her principles even though many oppose.
Literal Translation
He/She is standing-firm on his/her plural principle even though many the opposed.
" Kahit pinipilit siyang magbago ng paniniwala, naninindigan pa rin siya sa kanyang prinsipyo nang buong tapang. "
Natural Translation
Even though he/she is being pressured to change beliefs, he/she still stands firm on his/her principles with full courage.
Literal Translation
Even-though being-forced he/she to-change of belief, standing-firm still also he/she on his/her principle with whole courage.
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