Kasihan (en. Pity)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A feeling of compassion for someone's situation.

I saw his condition and I suddenly felt pity.

Nakita ko ang kanyang kalagayan at bigla akong nakaramdam ng kasihan.

An emotion that motivates a person to help or support others.

The pity to help those in need is important.

Ang kasihan upang tulungan ang mga nangangailangan ay mahalaga.

verb

To have sympathy or compassion for a person or animal.

Have pity on him; he fell and got hurt.

Kasihan mo siya; nahulog siya at nasaktan.

Have pity on me

Requesting sympathy or compassion from others.

Kasihan mo ako

Pity the children

Expressing compassion for children in difficult situations.

Kasihan ng mga bata

mercy

A feeling of understanding and a desire to help others.

awa

sympathy

Emotion of understanding and providing support to others.

simpatya

Crazy, funny, or disappointing situation.

Poor thing, what happened to her seems so painful, it’s kasihan!

Kawawa naman siya, parang ang sakit ng nangyari sa kanya, kasihan!

No enemies, but the situation is pitiable.

You shouldn’t pity him anymore, but he’s still kasihan because of what happened.

Di mo na siya dapat kaawaan, pero kasihan pa rin siya sa nangyari.