From root: tiis
Usage Note
Pagtitiis refers to the sacrifice or hardship one undergoes to achieve a goal or survive a situation. It is frequently used in religious contexts regarding devotion or sacrifice.
Examples
" Nasanay ako sa pagtitiis. "
Natural Translation
I got used to enduring hardship.
Literal Translation
Got-used I at act-of-enduring.
" Dahil sa pagtitiis, may pera sila. "
Natural Translation
Because of endurance, they have money.
Literal Translation
Because of act-of-enduring, there-is money they.
" Ang lahat ng pagtitiis ng mga magulang ko ay nagbunga nang makapagtapos ako ng pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
All my parents' sacrifices bore fruit when I was able to finish my studies.
Literal Translation
The all of act-of-enduring of plural parents my bore-fruit when able-finish I of studies.
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