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    Magmakaawa (en. To plead)

    /maɡmaˈkaawa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb meaning to ask earnestly with a sense of pleading.
    He pleaded with his teacher to give him another chance.
    Nagmagmakaawa siya sa kanyang guro na bigyan siya ng isa pang pagkakataon.
    To speak words with a sense of earnestly pleading.
    In his speech, he pleaded for his dreams.
    Sa kanyang pagsasalita, nagmagmakaawa siya para sa kanyang mga pangarap.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'awa' which means sympathy or understanding.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    plead to God
    To seek help or mercy from God.
    magmakaawa sa Diyos

    Related Words

    mercy
    A feeling of compassion or sympathy for others.
    awa
    kneel
    To sit on one's knees to show respect or plead.
    lumuhod

    Slang Meanings

    to pretend to be pitiful in order to gain others' sympathy
    His drama was just like he was begging for chocolate.
    Ang drama niya, parang nagmakaawa lang siya para sa tsokolate.
    to ask for mercy or help from someone
    He begged his teacher for extra credit.
    Nagmakaawa siya sa guro niya para mabigyan ng extra credit.