katiyagaan

perseverance; diligence

noun ka-ti-ya-ga-AN DERIVED Rare

From root: tiyaga

Katiyagaan refers to the quality of being persistent. It is a highly valued trait in Filipino culture for achieving success.

Examples

Beginner

" May katiyagaan ang bata. "

Natural Translation

The child has perseverance.

Literal Translation

Has perseverance the child.

Intermediate

" Kailangan ng katiyagaan sa pag-abot ng pangarap. "

Natural Translation

Perseverance is needed to reach one's dreams.

Literal Translation

Need of perseverance in reaching of dream.

Advanced

" Dahil sa katiyagaan niya sa pag-aaral, nakatapos siya ng kolehiyo kahit napakahirap ng kanilang kalagayan. "

Natural Translation

Because of his perseverance in studying, he finished college even though their situation was very difficult.

Literal Translation

Because of perseverance his in studying, finished he of college even very-hard the their situation.

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