katatagan
katatágan with stress marks
stability
From root: tatag
Usage Note
Katatagan conveys the idea of firmness, steadiness, and resilience — in character, governance, or physical structures. It is a valued concept in Filipino culture, often cited in discussions of personal strength and national development. 'Katatagan ng loob' (inner fortitude) is a common phrase praising someone's ability to endure hardship.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang katatagan ng tao. "
Natural Translation
A person's stability is important.
Literal Translation
Important the stability of-the person.
" Ang katatagan ng pamilya ay nasubok sa panahon ng bagyo. "
Natural Translation
The stability of the family was tested during the typhoon.
Literal Translation
The stability of-the family was-tested during typhoon.
" Sa kabila ng paulit-ulit na kabiguan, ipinakita niya ang tunay na katatagan ng loob at hindi kailanman sumuko. "
Natural Translation
Despite repeated failures, he showed true inner fortitude and never gave up.
Literal Translation
In spite of-the repeated failure, showed he the true stability of inner-self and not ever surrendered.
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