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Dungog

English

prestige; reputation; honornoun

Alternative meanings

prestige; reputation; honor; good name; social recognition; public esteem

Pronunciation

DOO-ngog

Root and affixes

Dungog expresses prestige, reputation, or honor. Dungganan and dungganon are related to reputable, honorable, or eminent.

Variants or conjugations

prestige/reputation/honor; reputable/outstanding; eminent; prestige; prestige; reputation; honor/tribute

Related words and expressions

honor; reputation; respect; honor/dignity; pride; success; name

Meaning and usage notes

Dungog is a natural form for prestige or reputation. Prestihiyo or pristihiyu are direct loanwords for prestige. Pasidungog usually refers more to honor, tribute, or recognition.

prestige, reputation, honor, respect, recognition, society
Example 1

Dako ang dungog sa maong eskwelahan.

That school has a lot of prestige.

Example 2

Gipaninguha nila nga mapreserbar ang dungog sa pamilya.

They tried to preserve the family’s reputation.

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