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good in Tagalog

mabuti

/ɡʊd/

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British/ɡɵd/

good in Tagalog: mabuti, mabait, magaling, may bisa. In English, good means acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.

Tagalog words for good

acting in the interest of good; ethical good intentions
mabuti, mabait
of people, competent or talented
magaling
effective
may bisa, magaling

English meaning of good

  1. adjective Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
  2. adjective Competent or talented.
  3. adjective Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit; used with for.
  4. adjective Well-behaved (especially of children or animals).

Full definition of good

good in a sentence

  • Can you lend me fifty dollars? You know I'm good for it.
  • Be good while your mother and I are out.
  • Were you a good boy for the babysitter?

Synonyms of good

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Questions about good in Tagalog

What is the meaning of good in Tagalog?
Good in Tagalog is mabuti, mabait, magaling, may bisa.
Ano ang good sa Tagalog?
Good: mabuti, mabait, magaling, may bisa.
What does good mean in English?
Good means acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.

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