Modayeg

to admire; to praise; to commendverb

Alternative meanings

to admire; to praise; to commend; to recognize with respect; to feel admiration for someone or something

Pronunciation

moh-DAH-yeg

Root and affixes

From dayeg, to admire, praise, or commend. Pagdayeg is the noun admiration or praise.

Variants or conjugations

to admire/praise; admire/praise; admiration/praise; admired/praised; to admire; admired/praised

Related words and expressions

respect; respect/honor; admiration/praise; noble/honorable; good; valuable

Meaning and usage notes

Modayeg can mean to admire and also to praise or commend. If the focus is respect without direct praise, pagtahod may help depending on context.