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    Kasakiman (en. Greed)

    ka-sa-ki-man

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An excessive desire to acquire more than is necessary or deserved.
    Greed causes misunderstandings in the family.
    Ang kasakiman ay nagiging sanhi ng hindi pagkakaintindihan sa pamilya.
    A characteristic of not stopping the pursuit of material wealth.
    The greed of some people hinders their ability to share.
    Ang kasakiman ng ilang tao ay humahadlang sa kanilang kakayahang magbahagi.
    The behavior of hoarding or shutting others out due to the desire to be alone with wealth.
    His greed is reflected in his behavior towards his friends.
    Ang kanyang kasakiman ay nagpapakita sa kanyang pag-uugali sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'saka' meaning 'add' and 'iman' meaning 'thought'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    greed is the root of all evil
    A statement saying that the desire for excessive wealth causes misfortunes.
    ang kasakiman ay ugat ng lahat ng masama

    Related Words

    wealth
    Refers to material or financial riches.
    yaman
    greedy
    A trait of being selfish or desiring excessive wealth.
    sakim

    Slang Meanings

    excessive desire for material things
    Wow, his greed for money is not normal anymore!
    Naku, ang kasakiman niya sa pera ay hindi na normal!
    enough, but still wanting more
    That's why he's so greedy; no matter how much he has, he still wants more.
    Kaya napaka sakim niya, kahit gaano karami ang meron siya, gusto pa rin ng higit.
    doesn't care about others anymore
    His greed made him think he doesn't owe anything to others anymore.
    Ang kasakiman niya ay naisip niya na wala na siyang kasalanan sa iba.