Magmalasakitan (en. To be compassionate)

mag-ma-la-sa-ki-tan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Recognizing the feelings of others and helping them with their grievances.
We should be compassionate to one another, especially in times of disaster.
Dapat tayong magmalasakitan sa isa't isa lalo na sa panahon ng sakuna.
Having concern for the welfare of others.
Parents show compassion for their children's dreams.
Ang mga magulang ay nagmalasakitan sa kanilang mga anak sa kanilang mga pangarap.
Considering the needs of others.
We need to be compassionate in our community to progress.
Kailangan nating magmalasakitan sa ating komunidad upang umunlad.

Etymology

from the root word 'malasakit'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to care for others
the act of helping and valuing other people.
magmalasakit sa kapwa
to be compassionate to one another
to help and take care of each other.
magmalasakitan sa isa't isa

Related Words

compassion
The spirit of concern and care for others' welfare.
malasakit
help
The act of providing support or aid to a person.
tulong

Slang Meanings

To find joy in the suffering of others or to empathize with their struggles.
Come on, let's show compassion to those who have lost their jobs because of the pandemic.
Naku, magmalasakitan na lang tayo sa mga taong nawalan ng trabaho dahil sa pandemia.
To fall victim to one’s own kindness, or to do good but be taken advantage of.
Don't be too compassionate; you might get cheated by people.
Huwag kang magmalasakitan nang labis, baka madaya ka pa ng mga tao.