From root: tapang
Usage Note
Katapangan is a formal noun representing the concept of valor or intestinal fortitude.
Examples
" Hinahangaan ko ang katapangan mo. "
Natural Translation
I admire your courage.
Literal Translation
Admiring I the courage your.
" Hinangaan ko ang kanyang katapangan. "
Natural Translation
I admired his/her bravery.
Literal Translation
Admired I his/her bravery.
" Ang katapangan ng mga bayani natin ang nagbigay-daan sa kalayaang tinatamasa nating lahat ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The bravery of our heroes paved the way for the freedom we all enjoy today.
Literal Translation
The bravery of the heroes our the gave-way to freedom enjoying we all today.
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