magpursigi
magpursigí with stress marks
to persevere
From root: pursigi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpursigi
nag-pur-si-GI
persevered
Present (Incomplete)
nagpupursigi
nag-pu-pur-si-GI
is persevering
Future (Contemplated)
magpupursigi
mag-pu-pur-si-GI
will persevere
Usage Note
Magpursigi is the actor-focus mag- infinitive of pursigi, expressing determined perseverance in the face of difficulty. It is closely associated with the Filipino cultural value of resilience and is often shortened to the motivational phrase pursige lang, commonly used as an exhortation in schools, sports, and personal struggles.
Examples
" Kailangan mong magpursigi. "
Natural Translation
You need to persevere.
Literal Translation
Need you to-persevere.
" Kailangan magpursigi sa pag-aaral upang makatapos. "
Natural Translation
It is necessary to persevere in studying to finish.
Literal Translation
Need to persevere in studying so-that to finish.
" Kahit paulit-ulit siyang nabigo, patuloy pa rin siyang magpursigi hanggang sa makamit ang kanyang pangarap. "
Natural Translation
Even though he failed again and again, he kept persevering until he achieved his dream.
Literal Translation
Even repeatedly he failed, continue still he to-persevere until to-attain the his dream.
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