From root: sarili
Usage Note
Pagsasarili is the state or act of becoming independent from others, especially when an adult moves out of their parents' house.
Examples
" Mahirap ang pagsasarili. "
Natural Translation
Self-reliance is hard.
Literal Translation
Hard the self-reliance.
" Mahalaga ang pagsasarili. "
Natural Translation
Self-reliance is important.
Literal Translation
Important the self-reliance.
" Bahagi ng paglaki ang pagsasarili, ngunit hindi ibig sabihin nito na talikuran mo na ang tulong ng iyong pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Self-reliance is part of growing up, but it does not mean that you should turn your back on the help of your family.
Literal Translation
Part of growing-up the self-reliance, but not means of-it that turn-back you already the help of your family.
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