Ipagmakaamo (en. To plead)

/ipag-ma-ka-amo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An act of pleading or asking for mercy or help.
In his situation, he pleaded with his parents to express his needs.
Sa kanyang kalagayan, nag-ipagmakaamo siya sa kanyang mga magulang upang ipaalam ang kanyang pangangailangan.
Mitigation of anger or resentment through pleading.
Due to his mistake, he pleaded with his teacher.
Dahil sa kanyang pagkakamali, nag-ipagmakaamo siya sa kanyang guro.

Etymology

Mula sa salitang-ugat na 'makaaamo' na nangangahulugang 'maging banayad o malambot', na may prefix na 'ipag' na nagpapakita ng pagkilos.

Common Phrases and Expressions

plead for forgiveness for a mistake
the act of asking for forgiveness for a wrong
ipagmakaamo ang kanyang kasalanan

Related Words

mercy
A feeling of understanding or compassion for another's situation.
awa
pleading
The act of asking or calling attention to someone.
pagsamo

Slang Meanings

A plea to be humble or to ask for consideration.
Just humble yourself and ask for forgiveness for your mistake with her.
Ipagmakaamo mo na lang ang ginawa mong pagkakamali sa kanya.
A request to understand or value what you're feeling.
Plead with her that it wasn't your intention to hurt her.
Ipagmakaamo mo sa kanya na hindi mo intensyon na saktan siya.