From root: tapang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtapang
nag-ta-PANG
mustered courage
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatapang
nag-ta-ta-PANG
mustering courage
Future (Contemplated)
magtatapang
mag-ta-ta-PANG
will muster courage
Usage Note
Magtapang is used when someone is consciously trying to act brave or show courage, especially when they might actually feel intimidated. It implies a deliberate effort to project a strong or bold demeanor.
Examples
" Magtapang ka para sa anak mo. "
Natural Translation
Be brave for your child.
Literal Translation
Muster-courage you for to child your.
" Kailangan mong magtapang para sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
You need to muster courage for them.
Literal Translation
Need you muster-courage for at them.
" Kahit takot na takot siya, nagtapang siya upang ipagtanggol ang kanyang pamilya sa panganib. "
Natural Translation
Even though he was terrified, he summoned his courage to defend his family from danger.
Literal Translation
Even afraid very he, mustered-courage he to defend the his family from danger.
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