From root: tiyaga
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtiyaga
nag-ti-ya-GA
persevered
Present (Incomplete)
nagtitiyaga
nag-ti-ti-ya-GA
is persevering
Future (Contemplated)
magtitiyaga
mag-ti-ti-ya-GA
will persevere
Usage Note
Magtiyaga is used when advising someone to be patient and persistent in the face of long-term challenges or slow results. It is frequently associated with the proverb 'Kapag may tiyaga, may nilaga,' emphasizing that hard work eventually leads to rewards.
Examples
" Dapat tayong magtiyaga sa pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
We should persevere in studying.
Literal Translation
Should we persevere in studying.
" Kailangan mong magtiyaga para magtagumpay. "
Natural Translation
You need to persevere in order to succeed.
Literal Translation
Need you to persevere to succeed.
" Kahit mabagal ang kita sa una, nagtiyaga siya sa kaniyang maliit na tindahan hanggang sa lumago ito. "
Natural Translation
Even though the earnings were slow at first, she persevered with her small store until it grew.
Literal Translation
Even slow the earnings at first, persevered she at her small store until grew it.
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