Paragan is a noun that refers to someone or something that serves as an example or standard of excellence. It implies a high level of quality, virtue, or achievement.
Examples:
* "Si Rizal ay isang paragan ng kabayanihan." (Rizal is a model of heroism.)
* "Ang kanyang ama ay isang paragan ng pagiging mabuting ama." (His father is an exemplar of being a good father.)
* "Ang mga guro ay dapat maging paragan ng mabuting asal." (Teachers should be models of good behavior.)
Other possible translations of "paragan" include:
* Ideal
* Pattern
* Prototype
* Standard
* Benchmark