Magpaamot (en. To appease)

mag-pa-a-mot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of trying to please someone else.

He appeased his friend to mend their quarrel.

Nagpaamot siya sa kanyang kaibigan upang ayusin ang kanilang hidwaan.

Doing something to cause pleasure to someone.

Please your parents with your wishes.

Magpaamot ka sa iyong mga magulang para sa iyong mga kagustuhan.

Showing care or understanding of another person's feelings.

He tried to appease his brother who was hurt by his words.

Sinubukan niyang magpaamot sa kanyang kapatid na nasaktan sa kanyang sinabi.

The word 'magpaamot' comes from the root word 'amot', which means to appease or to please.

to appease the heart

Entering feelings or softening love.

magpaamot ng puso

expression

The act of stating things one wants to convey to others.

pagsasabi

To act overly dramatic.

Don't be such a drama queen, just chill!

Huwag ka nang magpaamot, chill ka lang!

To complain or get angry excessively.

I hope you just act out in front of your house.

Sana'y magpaamot ka na lang sa labas ng bahay mo.

To exaggerate or show off one's contributions.

If you're going to act like that about your contributions, I might not like you anymore.

Kapag nayo’y magpaamot sa mga ginagawa mo, baka hindi na kita gusto.