yabang
yábang with stress marks
pride; arrogance; boastfulness
Usage Note
Yabang refers to boastfulness or conceit and is most commonly used in its adjective form, mayabang, to describe an arrogant person. It is frequently used as a social criticism against those who show off their status or achievements excessively.
Examples
" Ayoko ng yabang niya. "
Natural Translation
I don't like his arrogance.
Literal Translation
Don't-like-I of arrogance his.
" Ang yabang niya. "
Natural Translation
He/she is so arrogant.
Literal Translation
The arrogance of him/her.
" Sa kabila ng kanyang tagumpay, wala siyang anumang yabang at nananatili pa rin siyang mababa ang loob sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
Despite his success, he has no arrogance at all and still remains humble toward everyone.
Literal Translation
Despite of his success, none his any arrogance and remains still he low the inside to everyone.
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