Damayan (en. Sympathy)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of assisting or supporting someone in times of need.
We show sympathy to the victims of the typhoon.
May damayan tayong ipinapakita sa mga biktima ng bagyo.
The connection or acknowledgment of others' feelings.
Sympathy is an important part of friendship.
Ang damayan ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng pagkakaibigan.
Helping those in need through emotional or financial support.
They held a program for the sympathy of the oppressed.
Nagdaos sila ng isang programa para sa damayan ng mga naaapi.

Common Phrases and Expressions

community sympathy
Support of the community for one another during a crisis.
damayan ng bayan

Related Words

help
An act of providing support or assistance to those in need.
tulong
being humane
Having compassion and unity with fellow humans.
pakikipagkapwa

Slang Meanings

help provided to those in need
As long as you need help, I'm here!
Basta't kailangan mo ng damayan, andito lang ako!
helping a friend or family member
Come on, let's help your brother who's out of work.
Tara, sama-sama tayong damayan ang kapatid mong walang trabaho.
solidarity
In times of struggle, let's stand together.
Sa panahon ng pagsubok, damayan tayo.