Magpapalimos (en. To beg)

muhg-pah-pah-lee-mohs

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action that indicates performing to ask for alms or help.

He will beg on the street to get some money.

Siya ay magpapalimos sa kalsada upang makakuha ng kaunting pera.

To find ways to gather funds or aid from others.

The group decided to beg for donations for the victims of the typhoon.

Ang grupo ay nagpasya na magpapalimos para sa mga nasalanta ng bagyo.

The term 'magpapalimos' is derived from the word 'limos' meaning 'charity' or 'aid'.

to beg for help

to ask for help from others.

magpalimos ng tulong

alms

Aid given to those in need.

limos

asking for money or food

They always beg at the corner every morning.

Lagi silang magpapalimos sa kanto tuwing umaga.

struggling to get help

You really need to beg or else, you won't have anything to eat.

Kailangan mo talagang magpapalimos kundi, wala kang makakain.