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Dungog

English

honor; honour; reputationnoun

Alternative meanings

Honor, dignity, or good reputation; the social or moral value connected to the good name of a person, family, or group.

Pronunciation

DOON-gog

Root and affixes

Dungog relates to honor, reputation, and good name. Pasidungog can mean to honor or pay tribute.

Variants or conjugations

pasidungog; dungganon; kadungganan

Related words and expressions

respect; revere; name; dignity; reputation; prestige

Meaning and usage notes

For honor as respect or reverence, pagtahod also fits. For honor as reputation, dignity, or good name, dungog is more direct.

dignitygood namehonorhonourprestigereputationrespectvalue
Example 1

Importante ang dungog sa pamilya.

The family honor is important.

Example 2

Gipanalipdan niya ang iyang dungog.

He/She defended his/her honor.

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