mapasalamatin
grateful
From root: salamat
Usage Note
Mapasalamatin describes a person who is habitually thankful for blessings. It is a desirable trait in Filipino culture.
Examples
" Mapasalamatin siyang bata. "
Natural Translation
He/she is a grateful child.
Literal Translation
Grateful he/she child.
" Dapat tayong maging mapasalamatin. "
Natural Translation
We should be grateful.
Literal Translation
Should we become grateful.
" Kahit kaunti lang ang kanilang kinikita, mapasalamatin pa rin sila sa bawat biyayang dumarating sa kanilang pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Even though they earn only a little, they remain grateful for every blessing that comes to their family.
Literal Translation
Even little only the their earning, grateful still they for each blessing that arrives to their family.
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