From root: sipag
Usage Note
Kasipagan is the abstract noun referring to the quality of being industrious. It is often cited as a key value in Filipino culture for achieving success.
Examples
" Hangaan natin ang kanyang kasipagan. "
Natural Translation
Let's admire his diligence.
Literal Translation
Admire we the his diligence.
" Hangad ko ang iyong kasipagan. "
Natural Translation
I admire your diligence.
Literal Translation
Admire I the your diligence.
" Ang kasipagan ng mga magulang ay siyang nagbigay-daan upang makapagtapos ng pag-aaral ang lahat ng kanilang anak. "
Natural Translation
It was the diligence of the parents that paved the way for all their children to finish their studies.
Literal Translation
The diligence of-the parents is the-one-LINK gave-way so-that can-finish of study the all of their child.
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