Magkuros (en. To sympathize)

/maɡˈkuɾos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes empathy or support for others.
They hugged each other tightly as a sign of their sympathy.
Mahigpit ang yakap nila sa isa't isa bilang tanda ng kanilang pagkuros.
Helping or intervening in someone else's situation to provide assistance.
He often sympathizes with his friends who are in distress.
Madalas siyang magkuros sa mga kaibigan niya na nahihirapan.
Taking steps to show understanding of another's feelings.
His sympathy for the disaster victims is truly helpful.
Ang kanyang pagkuros sa mga biktima ng kalamidad ay talagang nakakatulong.

Etymology

Rooted from the practice of empathizing with those who are lacking or in need.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sympathize with others
To show understanding and empathy towards people.
magkuros sa kapwa

Related Words

empathy
A feeling of understanding and caring for others' experiences.
pakikiramay

Slang Meanings

acting aimlessly
It's like you've just been wandering in life, you have no direction.
Parang nagkuros ka na lang sa buhay, wala kang direksyon.
spent all my time
I just wasted my time thinking, nothing happened.
Nagkuros na lang ako sa kakaisip, walang nangyari.
wasted an opportunity
So many opportunities, but you just wasted them.
Ang dami ng oportunidad, pero nagkuros ka lang.