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    Magmakaamo (en. To plead)

    /maɡmaˈkaamo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of showing mercy or pleading.
    He pleaded with his parents not to punish him.
    Nagmagmakaamo siya sa mga magulang para hindi siya parusahan.
    The effort to gain the sympathy of others.
    He pleaded with his friend to reconcile.
    Nagmagmakaamo siya sa kanyang kaibigan upang muling magkaayos.
    The act of requesting help in a situation.
    He pleaded with his teacher for extra time on the project.
    Nagmagmakaamo siya sa kanyang guro para sa karagdagang oras sa proyekto.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'kaamo' meaning 'to become gentle' or 'to do good'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to plead to God
    To ask for help or mercy from God.
    magmakaamo sa Diyos
    to plead with others
    To ask for understanding or help from others.
    magmakaamo sa kapwa

    Related Words

    mercy
    The feeling of sympathy or concern for the plight of others.
    awa
    pleading
    What is done when pleading with others.
    pagmamakaawa

    Slang Meanings

    to seek pity or help from others
    I really need to beg for mercy from my friends to borrow money.
    Kailangan ko na talagang magmakaamo sa mga kaibigan ko para makautang.
    to plead for a seat or position
    He begged to sit at the front of the stage.
    Nagmagmakaamo siya para makaupo sa harap ng stage.
    to ask for a favor from someone in a gentle manner
    Don't beg, just be direct about what you want.
    Wag kang magmakaamo, diretsuhin mo na lang kung anong gusto mo.