A1 Collocation 중립

Mabait na tao

Kind person

Describing someone with a good personality.

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문화적 배경

Being 'mabait' is often equated with being 'madaling kausap' (easy to talk to/negotiate with). It's a social lubricant. In older Tagalog, 'bait' also meant 'discretion' or 'judgment'. A person without 'bait' was considered foolish. Parents prioritize raising a 'mabait na bata' over a 'matalinong bata' (smart child) in many traditional households. A 'mabait' boss is highly preferred over a technically brilliant but 'masungit' (grumpy) one.

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The Linker Rule

Always remember: if it ends in a consonant (except n), use 'na'. Mabait -> Mabait na tao.

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Sarcasm Alert

Be careful with your tone. 'Mabait na tao 'yan' can be sarcastic if said with a smirk.

Describing someone with a good personality.

💡

The Linker Rule

Always remember: if it ends in a consonant (except n), use 'na'. Mabait -> Mabait na tao.

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Sarcasm Alert

Be careful with your tone. 'Mabait na tao 'yan' can be sarcastic if said with a smirk.

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Use with 'Po'

When describing an elder, say 'Mabait na tao po siya' to be extra respectful.

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Complimenting Kids

Calling a child 'mabait' is the highest praise for a Filipino parent.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct linker (na or -ng).

Si Lito ay mabait ___ tao.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: na

Because 'mabait' ends in a consonant (t), we use 'na'.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'They are kind people'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Mabait na mga tao sila.

We use 'mga' to pluralize 'tao' and keep the linker 'na'.

Match the Filipino phrase to its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Mabait na tao -> Kind person, Mabuting tao -> Morally good person, Mabait na bata -> Good child, Napakabait -> Very kind

These are common variations of the root word 'bait'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Bakit mo siya gusto? B: Kasi ________ siya.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: mabait na tao

You are describing a person's character.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Mabait vs Mabuti

Mabait
Nice personality Nice personality
Friendly Friendly
Mabuti
Moral character Moral character
Ethical Ethical

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct linker (na or -ng). Fill Blank A1

Si Lito ay mabait ___ tao.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: na

Because 'mabait' ends in a consonant (t), we use 'na'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

How do you say 'They are kind people'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Mabait na mga tao sila.

We use 'mga' to pluralize 'tao' and keep the linker 'na'.

Match the Filipino phrase to its English meaning. Match A1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Mabait na tao -> Kind person, Mabuting tao -> Morally good person, Mabait na bata -> Good child, Napakabait -> Very kind

These are common variations of the root word 'bait'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Bakit mo siya gusto? B: Kasi ________ siya.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: mabait na tao

You are describing a person's character.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

14 질문

'Mabait' is kind/nice (personality), while 'mabuti' is good (moral character).

Yes! A 'mabait na aso' is a dog that doesn't bite or bark aggressively.

It is neutral. It's appropriate for both casual and formal settings.

You can say 'napakabait na tao' or 'sobrang bait na tao'.

Because 'mabait' ends in a consonant 't'. '-ng' is for vowels.

Yes, it's one of the most common and appreciated compliments in the Philippines.

Yes, it's a great way to describe a supportive and kind supervisor.

The opposite is 'masamang tao' (bad person) or 'matapobre' (someone who looks down on the poor).

Yes, especially when referring to children ('mabait na bata').

Add 'mga': 'mga mabait na tao'.

Yes, but if it's the *only* thing said, it might mean there's no romantic spark.

Yes, it means the same thing, but 'mabait na tao' is more common.

Yes, 'bait' is the noun (kindness), and 'mabait' is the adjective (kind).

You can say 'Salamat' (Thank you) or 'Salamat, ikaw rin' (Thank you, you too).

관련 표현

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Mabuting tao

similar

A morally good person

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Matulungin

builds on

Helpful

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Mapagbigay

builds on

Generous

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May busilak na puso

specialized form

Has a pure heart

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Mabait na bata

specialized form

Good/obedient child

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