What Is Matiyaga In English? (Answers)
MATIYAGA IN ENGLISH – There are several English words that do not have a direct translation in Tagalog, that’s why we need context to fully translate them.
In this article, we are going to talk a bout the English translation of the Tagalog word “Matiyaga” based on context.
Often times, you would hear Filipino parents say the popular saying: “Pag may tiyaga, may nilaga”. This is translated as “If you’re diligent, you would reap the rewards”.
This is because the saying refers somewhat to farming, which also refers to being hardworking or “diligent/persevering”.
One of the most important ingredients of “nilaga” are the vegetables which needs to be harvested. But, before harvesting, one must tend to the vegetable, let them grow, that takes work and effort. As such, if you are “matiyaga” you could reap the rewards and make yourself a tasty “nilaga”.
Meanwhile, matiyaga could also change meaning depending on context. For example:
“Ang lalaki ay matiyagang naghintay para sa kanyang kasintahan sa plaza”. This sentence could be translated as: “The man waited patiently for her girlfriend in the plaza”.
Here are other examples:
- Matiyagang nagtrabaho – Worked Hard
- Nagaral ng matiyaga – Studied diligently
In summary, “matiyaga” means working hard for something or being diligent towards a goal or a task.
For other English-Tagalog translations…
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