معنی
Doing good makes you respected by the community.
زمینه فرهنگی
This proverb is a staple of 'GMRC' (Good Manners and Right Conduct) classes in Philippine schools, reflecting the integration of Catholic ethics and indigenous values. The 'madla' in the proverb refers to the community that participates in Bayanihan. Doing good is seen as a contribution to the 'collective soul' of the village. Filipinos are among the world's most active social media users. This proverb has found new life in 'viral' stories of honest taxi drivers or helpful strangers. Filipino voters often look for 'mabuting gawa' as a sign of 'sincerity' (katapatan), though this can sometimes lead to 'trapo' (traditional politician) behavior where deeds are done just for show.
Use it in Speeches
If you ever have to give a speech in Filipino, ending with this proverb is a 'cheat code' for sounding wise and culturally connected.
Don't Overuse
Because it's so formal, using it every day for small things makes you sound like a textbook. Save it for meaningful moments.
معنی
Doing good makes you respected by the community.
Use it in Speeches
If you ever have to give a speech in Filipino, ending with this proverb is a 'cheat code' for sounding wise and culturally connected.
Don't Overuse
Because it's so formal, using it every day for small things makes you sound like a textbook. Save it for meaningful moments.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
Ang mabuting ____, kinalulugdan ng ____.
The standard form of the proverb is 'Ang mabuting gawa, kinalulugdan ng madla.'
Which situation best fits the proverb?
A man secretly donates money to a school, and when the community finds out, they name a library after him.
This situation describes a good deed being recognized and appreciated by the community (madla).
Match the Filipino word to its English meaning in the context of the proverb.
Words: 1. Mabuti, 2. Gawa, 3. Kinalulugdan, 4. Madla
These are the direct translations of the components of the proverb.
What would a teacher say to a student who returned a lost wallet?
Teacher: 'Salamat sa iyong katapatan, Pedro. Tandaan mo lagi na...'
The teacher is praising a moral action, making the 'good deeds' proverb the most appropriate.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاAng mabuting ____, kinalulugdan ng ____.
The standard form of the proverb is 'Ang mabuting gawa, kinalulugdan ng madla.'
A man secretly donates money to a school, and when the community finds out, they name a library after him.
This situation describes a good deed being recognized and appreciated by the community (madla).
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
These are the direct translations of the components of the proverb.
Teacher: 'Salamat sa iyong katapatan, Pedro. Tandaan mo lagi na...'
The teacher is praising a moral action, making the 'good deeds' proverb the most appropriate.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
2 سوالNot really. In daily talk, people say 'mga tao' or 'lahat.' 'Madla' is mostly reserved for proverbs, news broadcasts, or formal events.
No. Proverbs are 'frozen forms.' Changing 'gawa' to 'trabaho' (work) would make it no longer a proverb, just a regular sentence.
عبارات مرتبط
Nasa tao ang gawa, nasa Diyos ang awa
similarMan does the work, God provides the mercy.
Busilak ang puso
builds onPure-hearted.
Pagpapakitang-tao
contrastDoing things just for show.
Utang na loob
similarDebt of gratitude.
