Awangawa (en. Sympathy)
a-wang-a-wa
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Sympathy is a feeling of compassion or solidarity towards someone else's situation.
He felt sympathy for his friend who lost his job.
Naramdaman niya ang awangawa sa kanyang kaibigan na nawalan ng trabaho.
An emotion that motivates a person to help or intervene for the well-being of others.
The sympathy of the people led to the establishment of charity organizations.
Ang awangawa ng mga tao ay nagbigay-daan sa pagbuo ng mga charity organization.
A connection to the feelings of others that prompts empathy.
The sympathy she showed proved her concern for her family.
Ang awangawa na kanyang ipinakita ay nagpatunay ng kanyang malasakit sa kanyang pamilya.
Etymology
The word 'awangawa' comes from the word 'awa' meaning compassion or sympathy.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Having pity
Having compassion or sympathy.
May awa
Full of sympathy
Overflowing with compassion.
Puno ng awangawa
Related Words
pity
An emotion or feeling of compassion.
awa
condolence
The act of showing support and empathy to others.
pakikiramay
Slang Meanings
Extreme pity or compassion towards a person or situation.
Wow, it hurts what happened to him, I feel so sorry for him.
Grabe, ang sakit ng nangyari sa kanya, ang awang-awa ako.
A pitiful or unfortunate person.
That kid on the street, I feel so sorry for him, there are so many people but no one is helping.
Yung bata sa kalsada, ang awang-awa ko, ang daming tao pero walang tumutulong.
Experiencing intense stress or emotional problems.
Sometimes I really feel sorry for myself because of all the things I'm going through.
Minsan talagang awang-awa ako sa sarili ko dahil sa dami ng pinagdadaanan.