kugihan

dedicated; hardworking; diligentadjective

Alternative meanings

A person who works hard, stays consistent, or seriously dedicates effort to a task, study, job, or responsibility.

Pronunciation

koo-GEE-han

Root and affixes

From the root kugi, related to effort, diligence, or perseverance. The suffix -han forms a quality: someone with dedication or effort.

Variants or conjugations

kugi; makugi; deboto; dedikado

Related words and expressions

work; effort; perseverance; responsible; serious

Meaning and usage notes

Kugihan is very natural for dedicated in the sense of hardworking, diligent, or consistent. If dedicated means devoted to a religion or cause, deboto may fit better.