ipinagmamalaki
The Tagalog word for proud is ipinagmamalaki.
In Tagalog, 'proud' is expressed as a verb (to be proud of something) rather than a simple adjective.
Meaning: gratified, feeling honoured, feeling satisfied (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form ipinagmamalaki is in the progressive aspect, indicating an ongoing state of being proud of something. For different temporal contexts, you can use the infinitive ipagmalaki (to be proud of) or the completed aspect ipinagmalaki (was proud of).
Did you know?
- The root word malaki means 'big', so to be proud of something in Tagalog is linguistically linked to making that thing seem larger or more significant.
- While ipinagmamalaki describes the feeling of pride, the word matapobre describes a person who is 'proud' in a condescending way, specifically someone who looks down on the poor.
- In Filipino culture, expressing pride through ipinagmamalaki is often deeply tied to collective identity, like family or community, rather than just individual achievement.
Examples in context
- Ipinagmamalaki kong Italyano ako.I'm proud to be an Italian.This sentence shows how to express pride in one's nationality using ipinagmamalaki.Tatoeba #11640924 by qwertzu, translation #2773693 by CN
- Ipinagmamalaki ko ang naabot natin.I'm proud of what we've been able to achieve.This sentence demonstrates using ipinagmamalaki to express pride in an achievement.Tatoeba #11578682 by qwertzu, translation #11170775 by CK
- Ipinagmamalaki namin na taga-Canada kami.We're proud to be Canadians.This sentence shows a plural subject expressing pride in their nationality with ipinagmamalaki.Tatoeba #8664433 by artemio, translation #8594776 by CK
- Proud ako sa'yo dahil sa tagumpay mo sa eksam na iyon.I'm proud of you because of your success in that exam.
- Sobrang proud ako sa'yo dahil sa lahat ng iyong mga nagawang mabuti.I am extremely proud of you because of all the good things you have done.
- Ang galing mo! Proud ako na ikaw ay aking kaibigan.You're amazing! I'm proud that you are my friend.
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ricardo and Christina are talking about Christina's recent promotion at work.
- RicardoIpinagmamalaki kita, Christina.I am proud of you, Christina.
- ChristinaSalamat, Ricardo. Nakakataba ng puso.Thank you, Ricardo. It's very heartwarming.
- RicardoNararapat lang iyan sa iyo.You truly deserve that.
- ChristinaSalamat sa suporta mo.Thank you for your support.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
