Magmasakim (en. Greedy)

/maɡmaˈsakim/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A trait of a person who excessively desires more for themselves.
He is greedy because even when everyone has had enough, he still begs for attention.
Siya ay magmasakim dahil kahit ayaw na ng lahat, siya parin ang nagmamakaawa ng atensyon.
Shows greed or excessive desire for material things.
A greedy person is never satisfied with their possessions.
Ang magmasakim na tao ay hindi natut satisfied sa kanyang mga ari-arian.
A trait often seen in individuals who show no compassion for others.
Due to his greedy nature, he has no friends.
Dahil sa kanyang magmasakim na ugali, wala siyang kaibigan.

Etymology

From the words 'magma' and 'greedy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

greedy for wealth
Excessive desire for wealth without considering the welfare of others.
magmasakim sa kayamanan
the greedy ones
Term for people who work too hard for their own benefit.
mga magmasakim

Related Words

greed
The intense desire to have more, often of material things.
kasakiman
indifference
People who do not care about the needs of others.
walang-kabuluhan

Slang Meanings

Always angry or always has beef
Even with simple things, it seems he's always magmasakim, always angry at his peers.
Kahit sa simpleng bagay, tila magmasakim na siya, laging nagagalit sa mga kapwa niya.
Has an attitude or grumpy
Whenever he is around, everything becomes tense because of his magmasakim attitude.
Kapag nandoon siya, parang lahat ay nagiging tense, dahil sa pagiging magmasakim niya.
Unleashing anger on everyone
His magmasakim behavior seems to be affecting everyone in the office.
Ang magmasakim na ugali niya ay tila apektado na ang lahat sa office.