tiis
tiís with stress marks
endurance;t o bear, suffer
Usage Note
Tiis reflects the cultural value of patiently bearing hardship or emotional pain, commonly used with the affixes mag- or ma-. It is famously used in the phrase 'tiis-ganda,' which describes enduring physical discomfort for the sake of beauty.
Examples
" Kailangan ng kaunting tiis. "
Natural Translation
A little endurance is needed.
Literal Translation
Need of little endurance.
" Kailangan ng tiis sa paghihirap. "
Natural Translation
Endurance is needed in hardship.
Literal Translation
Need of endurance in the hardship.
" Dahil sa tiis at sipag ng kanyang mga magulang, nakapagtapos siya ng kolehiyo sa kabila ng kahirapan. "
Natural Translation
Because of the endurance and diligence of her parents, she finished college despite their poverty.
Literal Translation
Because of-the endurance and diligence of her parents, was-able-to-finish she of college in spite of-the poverty.
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