Magpakabait (en. To be kind)

mag-pak-a-bait

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A word that describes an action or movement that shows good behavior.
We should be kind to our neighbors.
Dapat tayong magpakabait sa ating kapwa.
Demonstrates an effort to be a good person or to have good behavior.
Despite the difficulty, he still tried to be kind.
Sa kabila ng hirap, magpakabait pa rin siya.
An action that commands or invites others to be kind.
It's important to be kind to children.
Mahalaga ang magpakabait sa mga bata.

Etymology

from the root word 'bait' meaning kind or good behavior

Common Phrases and Expressions

Be kind!
An invitation to be kind.
Magpakabait ka!
You need to be kind at all times.
Expresses the importance of being kind at all times.
Kailangan magpakabait sa lahat ng oras.

Related Words

kind
A term for a person with good behavior.
mabait

Slang Meanings

to behave well
You should start behaving well in school so you won't get in trouble.
Dapat ka nang magpaka-maayos sa school para di ka masita.
to be kind
If you want to be known, you need to be kind to everyone.
Kung gusto mong makilala, kailangan mong maging mabait sa lahat.
to act saintly
Enough with the nonsense, just act saintly already.
Tama na 'yang kalokohan, magpaka-santo ka na lang.