From root: yabang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagyabang
nag-ya-BANG
boasted
Present (Incomplete)
nagyayabang
nag-ya-ya-BANG
boasting
Future (Contemplated)
magyayabang
mag-ya-ya-BANG
will boast
Usage Note
Magyabang is used when someone is showing off or bragging about their achievements or possessions. It often carries a negative connotation because Filipino culture generally values humility and modesty.
Examples
" Huwag kang magyabang. "
Natural Translation
Don't boast.
Literal Translation
Don't you-link to-boast.
" Hindi magandang magyabang sa kapwa. "
Natural Translation
It is not good to boast to others.
Literal Translation
Not good to boast to neighbor/others.
" Sa halip na magyabang sa kanyang tagumpay, mas pinili niyang manatiling mapagpakumbaba sa harap ng iba. "
Natural Translation
Instead of boasting about his success, he chose to remain humble in front of others.
Literal Translation
In place that to-boast about his success, more chose he-link to-stay-link humble in front of others.
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