Magpaalkila (en. To lower oneself)

/maɡpa.al.ki.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to lower a level or value.

Lower yourself to the people to make your life easier.

Magpaalkila ka sa mga tao para mas mapadali ang iyong buhay.

An action that demonstrates humility.

He lowers himself to his teacher to learn better.

Magpaalkila siya sa kanyang guro upang matuto ng mas mabuti.

Originates from the word 'paalkila' which means to simplify or to reduce.

to lower oneself to others

Demonstrating humility to other people.

magpaalkila sa iba

humility

The trait of being unpretentious.

pakumbaba

Support or aid to a person or group.

We need to give support to the evacuees during this storm.

Kailangan natin magpaalkila sa mga evacuees ngayong bagyo.

Taking care of someone else's needs.

I might just take care of the kids while ate isn't here.

Baka ako na lang ang magpaalkila sa mga bata habang wala pa si ate.