Makadama (en. Sensitive)

/maká-da-ma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Shows the ability to feel or capture the emotions of others.
He is a sensitive person, always understanding what his friends feel.
Siya ay isang makadamang tao, laging nauunawaan ang nararamdaman ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
Has strong feelings or reactions to situations.
Sensitive people are often easily affected by the words spoken by others.
Ang mga makadamang tao ay kadalasang madaling maapektuhan ng mga salitang sinasabi ng iba.

Etymology

The word 'makadama' comes from the root word 'dama', meaning feeling or emotion, and the prefix 'ma-' indicating capability.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sensitive person
A person who has the ability to understand and feel the emotions of others.
makadamang tao

Related Words

feeling
Refers to the emotions or feelings experienced by a person.
dama

Slang Meanings

A stylish and cheerful person
Like Mark, he has so many friends because of his being makadama.
Parang si Mark, ang dami kasing kaibigan dahil sa pagiging makadama niya.
A person who easily feels the emotions of others
Sometimes, Lisa is so makadama; she thinks so much for other people.
Minsan, sobrang makadama si Lisa, sobrang dami niyang naiisip para sa ibang tao.