From root: sipag
Usage Note
Masipag is a very common way to describe someone's character as diligent or industrious. For example, Si Juan ay masipag means Juan is hardworking.
Examples
" Masipag ang anak ko. "
Natural Translation
My child is hardworking.
Literal Translation
Hardworking the child my.
" Siya ay isang masipag na mag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
He/she is a hardworking student.
Literal Translation
He/she is a hardworking student.
" Dahil masipag at hindi sumusuko si Ana, natapos niya ang pag-aaral kahit maraming hirap ang dinaanan. "
Natural Translation
Because Ana is hardworking and never gives up, she finished her studies despite the many hardships she went through.
Literal Translation
Because hardworking and not giving-up Ana, finished she the studying even-though many hardship the went-through.
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