kaugalian
kaugalían with stress marks
custom; habit
From root: ugali
Usage Note
Kaugalian refers to established customs, traditions, or habitual practices — whether of a community (cultural customs) or an individual (personal habits). It is an important concept in Filipino culture where traditions and social norms carry great weight.
Examples
" Magandang kaugalian ang paggalang sa matanda. "
Natural Translation
Respecting elders is a good custom.
Literal Translation
Good custom the respecting to elder.
" Kaugalian sa aming pamilya ang mag-almusal nang magkakasama. "
Natural Translation
It is a custom in our family to have breakfast together.
Literal Translation
Custom in our family to eat-breakfast together.
" Bahagi ng aming kaugalian ang pagmamano sa mga nakatatanda tuwing dumarating o umaalis ng bahay ang isang panauhin. "
Natural Translation
It is part of our custom to take the elders' hand to the forehead whenever a guest arrives at or leaves the house.
Literal Translation
Part of our custom the hand-blessing to the elders every arrives or leaves of house a guest.
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