Being in Tagalog

“Being” in Tagalog translates to “pagiging” (state of being), “pagkakaroon” (existence), or “nilalang” (creature/entity). This English word serves as both a noun referring to existence or a living creature, and as a present participle of “be.” Explore how Filipinos express concepts of existence, identity, and living entities through these Tagalog terms below.

[Words] = Being

[Definition]:

• Being /ˈbiːɪŋ/
• Noun 1: Existence or the nature of existing.
• Noun 2: A living creature or entity, especially a human.
• Verb (Present Participle): The present participle of “be”; existing or living.

[Synonyms] = Pagiging, Pagkakaroon, Nilalang, Pag-iral, Kalagayan, Tao

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The philosophy class discussed the concept of being and human existence.
Ex1_PH: Ang klase sa pilosopiya ay tinalakay ang konsepto ng pagkakaroon at pag-iral ng tao.

Ex2_EN: She is being very kind to everyone at the party today.
Ex2_PH: Siya ay nagiging napakabait sa lahat sa party ngayon.

Ex3_EN: Every living being deserves respect and compassion.
Ex3_PH: Ang bawat nilalang ay karapat-dapat sa respeto at habag.

Ex4_EN: He is being honest about his feelings for the first time.
Ex4_PH: Siya ay nagiging tapat tungkol sa kanyang damdamin sa unang pagkakataon.

Ex5_EN: The state of being happy requires inner peace and contentment.
Ex5_PH: Ang kalagayan ng pagiging masaya ay nangangailangan ng kapayapaan sa loob at kasiyahan.