From root: tiyaga
Usage Note
Matiyaga is used to describe a person who is patient and hardworking in their endeavors. For example, matiyaga ang estudyante means the student is diligent.
Examples
" Matiyaga ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is diligent.
Literal Translation
Diligent the child.
" Matiyaga siyang nag-aaral araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
He/She is diligent in studying every day.
Literal Translation
Diligent he/she studying every-day.
" Dahil matiyaga siya sa kanyang trabaho, hindi nagtagal at siya ang napiling mamuno sa buong pangkat. "
Natural Translation
Because he is diligent in his work, it was not long before he was the one chosen to lead the whole team.
Literal Translation
Because diligent he in his work, not lasted-long and he the chosen to-lead in whole team.
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