tagumpay
tagumpáy with stress marks
success, triumph, or victory
Usage Note
Tagumpay is one of the most celebrated words in Filipino culture, expressing achievement, victory, and the fulfillment of goals. It is used in everyday speech, motivational contexts, graduation speeches, and celebrations. The word reflects the Filipino value of perseverance (tiyaga) and the communal celebration of individual and collective achievement.
Examples
" Tagumpay ang ating koponan. "
Natural Translation
Our team won.
Literal Translation
Victory the our team.
" Ipinagdiwang nila ang kanilang tagumpay. "
Natural Translation
They celebrated their victory.
Literal Translation
Celebrated they the their victory.
" Ang tagumpay na natamo niya sa pag-aaral ay bunga ng maraming taon ng tiyaga at sakripisyo. "
Natural Translation
The success he achieved in his studies is the fruit of many years of perseverance and sacrifice.
Literal Translation
The success that attained he in studying is fruit of many years of perseverance and sacrifice.
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