sipag
sípag with stress marks
diligence
Usage Note
Sipag is most commonly used in its adjective form, masipag, to describe someone as industrious or hardworking. It represents a highly valued character trait in Filipino culture, often used to praise those who go above and beyond in their duties.
Examples
" Hangaan natin ang sipag niya. "
Natural Translation
Let's admire her diligence.
Literal Translation
Admire we the diligence her.
" Ang sipag niya sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
She is diligent at work.
Literal Translation
The diligence she in work.
" Dahil sa sipag at tiyaga ng aking mga magulang, naipagtapos nila kami sa pag-aaral kahit naghihirap sila. "
Natural Translation
Because of my parents' diligence and perseverance, they put us through school even though they were struggling.
Literal Translation
Because of diligence and perseverance of my parents, were-able-to-finish they us in studies even-though struggling they.
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