matiisin
patient or long-suffering
From root: tiis
Usage Note
Matiisin describes a person who has a high capacity for endurance or tolerance. It is a trait often admired in Filipino culture as a sign of emotional strength.
Examples
" Matiisin ang aking ina. "
Natural Translation
My mother is patient.
Literal Translation
Patient the my mother.
" Matiisin siya sa hirap. "
Natural Translation
He/She is patient in times of hardship.
Literal Translation
Patient he/she in hardship.
" Kahit gaano kahirap ang buhay, matiisin pa rin siya at hindi kailanman sumusuko sa kanyang mga pangarap. "
Natural Translation
No matter how hard life is, she remains patient and never gives up on her dreams.
Literal Translation
Even how hard the life, patient still she and not ever giving-up on her dreams.
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