Kaawaan (en. Mercy)

/kaˈawaan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition or quality of having compassion for others.
His mercy brought hope to those in need.
Ang kanyang kaawaan ay nagdala ng pag-asa sa mga nangangailangan.
The act of showing pity or granting favor to others.
In her mercy, she accepted those who erred.
Sa kanyang kaawaan, tinanggap niya ang mga nagkamali.
The recognition and acceptance of others' weaknesses.
Mercy comes from our ability to understand others.
Nagmumula ang kaawaan sa ating kakayahang umintindi sa kapwa.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'awa', meaning compassion or mercy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mercy of God
The attributes of God that motivate Him to show mercy.
kaawaan ng Diyos
helping with mercy
Helping others with compassion and empathy.
pagtulong na may kaawaan

Related Words

pity
A feeling of compassion for those who are suffering.
awa
compassion
A feeling of sympathy for people or animals in need.
habag

Slang Meanings

The pain in the heart felt for another person.
Because of his story, I felt pity for him.
Dahil sa kwento niya, kinuha ko siyang kaawaan.
Helping or understanding the situation of others.
We need pity for the poor right now.
Kailangan natin ng kaawaan sa mga mahihirap ngayon.
Sympathy for those who are suffering.
People's pity is needed in times of disaster.
Ang kaawaan ng mga tao ay kailangan sa oras ng sakuna.