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    Magpalimos (en. To beg)

    /maɡ.paˈli.mos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb meaning to ask for alms or help from others.
    He learned to beg to get food.
    Siya ay natutong magpalimos upang makakain.
    An act aimed at obtaining things from the pity of others.
    Due to poverty, he had to beg on the street.
    Dahil sa kahirapan, napilitan siyang magpalimos sa kalsada.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to beg for money
    to ask for a little money from others
    magpalimos ng pera
    in difficult times, one needs to beg
    due to hardship, one must approach others to ask for help
    sa hirap ng buhay, kailangan magpalimos

    Related Words

    alms
    A type of assistance or gift to someone in need.
    limos
    poverty
    A state of life where a person or family lacks enough wealth for daily needs.
    kahirapan

    Slang Meanings

    to ask for help or alms for a living
    I wonder why he's begging on the corner even though he has a job.
    Nagtataka ako kung bakit siya nagmagpalimos sa kanto kahit siya naman ay may trabaho.
    to plead or beg
    His life became hard, so he had to beg.
    Naging mahirap ang buhay niya kaya napilitan siyang magpalimos.
    to ask or request
    Sometimes, some people beg even though they can work.
    Minsan kasi ang ibang tao nagmagpalimos kahit kaya naman nilang magtrabaho.