From root: tiyaga
Usage Note
Pagtitiyaga focuses on the effort or process of working hard over time. It is often used to discuss the sacrifice made to reach a goal.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang pagtitiyaga. "
Natural Translation
Perseverance is important.
Literal Translation
Important the act-of-persevering.
" Kailangan ng pagtitiyaga sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
Perseverance is needed in life.
Literal Translation
Need of act-of-persevering in life.
" Ang tagumpay na natamo niya ngayon ay bunga ng maraming taon ng pagtitiyaga at sakripisyo. "
Natural Translation
The success he has achieved now is the fruit of many years of perseverance and sacrifice.
Literal Translation
The success that achieved he now is fruit of many years of act-of-persevering and sacrifice.
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