Maawa (en. To have pity)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Compassion or having feelings for the well-being of others.

We should have pity on those in need.

Dapat tayong maawa sa mga taong nangangailangan.

Showing concern for someone else's suffering.

Because of his story, I felt pity for his situation.

Dahil sa kanyang kwento, naawa ako sa kaniyang kalagayan.

An emotion that compels one to help others.

Pity encourages us to help those in need.

Ang pagkaawa ay nag-uudyok sa atin na tumulong sa mga nangangailangan.

have mercy

expression of plea for compassion.

maawa ka

pity

The feeling of concern for others.

awa

compassion

Having concern for someone or something.

malasakit

like it feels or seems really bad (feeling or situation)

I’m annoyed at people, just have pity on me.

Naiinis ako sa mga tao, maawa na kayo sa akin.

feeling pity (towards someone or something)

Have pity already, don’t make it hurt more for them.

Maawa ka na, huwag mo na siyang gawing mas masakit.