Ipahamak (en. To disgrace)

i-pahamak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that shows disregard or betrayal towards a person or thing.
Do not disgrace yourself with wrong methods.
Huwag mong ipahamak ang iyong sarili sa mga maling pamamaraan.
The act of disrespecting the reputation of another person.
His harsh words caused him to disgrace his friend.
Ang kanyang mga sinabing masama ay nagdulot sa kanya na ipahamak ang kanyang kaibigan.
A way of expressing conflict or resentment.
What he did brought disgrace to their relationship.
Ang kanyang ginawa ay nagdala ng ipahamak sa kanilang samahan.

Etymology

The word 'ipahamak' originates from the root 'hamak' which means to bring down or to belittle.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to disgrace the name
A way of expressing that someone has brought harm to their reputation.
ipahamak ang pangalan

Related Words

hamak
The root word of 'ipahamak' meaning to bring down or belittle.
hamak

Slang Meanings

To explain or make understood
He made the teacher understand how the formula works.
Pinaipahamak niya sa guro kung paano ang formula.
To confront or leave to someone’s discretion
Because of his mistake, his friends confronted him.
Dahil sa kanyang pagkakamali, pinahamak siya ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
To end up in a bad situation
The bad weather jeopardized their journey.
Ipinahamak ng masamang panahon ang kanilang biyahe.