Significado
Doing good makes people happy.
Contexto cultural
This proverb is often taught in 'Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao' (Values Education) classes in Philippine schools. It reflects the ideal of being a 'Mabuting Tao' (Good Person). The proverb is the verbal expression of 'Bayanihan' (community spirit). When people help move a house or clean a street, they are living this proverb. Many Filipinos associate 'mabuting gawa' with religious merit (charity), believing that what pleases 'lahat' (everyone) also pleases God. The 'lahat' in the proverb refers to 'Kapwa'—the shared self. Doing good to others is doing good to a part of yourself.
Use it for 'Puri'
If you want to compliment someone's character in a deep way, use this proverb instead of just saying 'Salamat.'
Don't skip the '-ng'
Saying 'mabuti gawa' sounds very 'foreign.' Always link them: 'mabuting gawa.'
Significado
Doing good makes people happy.
Use it for 'Puri'
If you want to compliment someone's character in a deep way, use this proverb instead of just saying 'Salamat.'
Don't skip the '-ng'
Saying 'mabuti gawa' sounds very 'foreign.' Always link them: 'mabuting gawa.'
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb by filling in the missing word.
Ang mabuting ____, kinalulugdan ng lahat.
'Gawa' means deed or action, which is the core of this proverb.
Which word describes the feeling people have toward a good deed in this proverb?
Kinalulugdan means...
'Kinalulugdan' comes from 'lugod,' which means delight or joy.
Match the Filipino words with their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the four key components of the proverb.
In which situation is it most appropriate to use this proverb?
Situation: A boy returns a lost wallet to its owner.
The proverb is used to validate and encourage good behavior.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosAng mabuting ____, kinalulugdan ng lahat.
'Gawa' means deed or action, which is the core of this proverb.
Kinalulugdan means...
'Kinalulugdan' comes from 'lugod,' which means delight or joy.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the four key components of the proverb.
Situation: A boy returns a lost wallet to its owner.
The proverb is used to validate and encourage good behavior.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasWhile it is often used in religious contexts, it is a secular proverb about social harmony and ethics.
You can say 'kinatutuwaan,' but 'kinalulugdan' is the traditional, more poetic form.
Yes, especially in formal writing, speeches, or when talking to elders.
Frases relacionadas
Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa
builds onGod provides mercy, but humans must do the work.
Gawa, hindi salita
similarActions, not words.
Ang gumagawa ng magaling, nag-aani ng magaling
synonymHe who does well, reaps well.
