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    Magpabait (en. To become kind)

    /mɐg.pɐˈbɑ.hit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action or activity that describes a transformation towards being kind.
    We should become kind to people and engage with respect.
    Dapat tayong magpabait sa mga tao at makipag-ugnayan na may paggalang.
    The effort to be kinder or more understanding towards others.
    He became kinder after the seminar on dealing with others.
    Nagpabait siya pagkatapos ng seminar tungkol sa pakikitungo sa ibang tao.
    The implementation of actions aimed at showing goodness.
    Everyone needs to become kinder to improve the community.
    Kailangang magpabait ang bawat isa upang mapabuti ang samahan.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'bait' meaning being kind

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    be kind to others
    to be kind to other people
    magpabait sa kapwa
    be kind to oneself
    to be forgiving and understanding to oneself
    magpabait sa sarili

    Related Words

    kindness
    The quality of having good manners or behavior.
    bait
    kindness
    The state of being kind or having good behavior.
    kabaitan

    Slang Meanings

    to act sweet but with a hidden agenda
    Be nice in front of your boss, but you should have a plan to get that promotion.
    Magpabait ka sa harap ng boss mo, pero dapat may plan ka na nakuha ang promotion.
    to act super shy and friendly
    She was acting nice at the party earlier, pretending to be super sweet to everyone.
    Siya ay nag magpabait sa party kanina, nagpanggap siyang super sweet sa lahat.
    to make-believe being nice for others
    He was just acting nice to look good in front of his friends.
    Nagpabait lang siya para magmukhang maayos sa mga kaibigan niya.