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    Magpain (en. To inflict pain)

    /maɡ.pa.jn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb meaning to cause pain or suffering to others.
    Do not inflict pain on animals; we should be compassionate to them.
    Huwag kang magpain sa mga hayop, dapat ay may malasakit tayo sa kanila.
    Phrase describing the action of inflicting hardship or creating pain.
    Her pleading seemed to urge them not to inflict pain.
    Ang pagmamakaawa niya ay tila nag-udyok sa kanila na huwag magpain.
    Can refer to physical pain or emotional suffering.
    His words caused pain to her heart.
    Ang kanyang mga salita ay nagdulot ng magpain sa kanyang puso.

    Etymology

    Tagalog verb, derived from the word 'pain' referring to the act of inflicting suffering or hardship.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    inflict a wound
    the cause of injury to oneself or others.
    magpain ng sugat

    Related Words

    wound
    An injury or infliction of pain on the body.
    sugat

    Slang Meanings

    to play hard to get
    You feel like, just play hard to get so he will fall for you.
    Feeling mo, magpain ka na lang para maging pa-fall siya.
    to be flirty
    When you play hard to get with him, just flirt!
    Pag magpain ka sa kanya, mag-flirt ka na lang!
    to show off
    You should play hard to get, show off all your talents.
    Dapat magpain ka, magpakitang gilas ka sa lahat ng talento mo.