Malasakit (en. Compassion)

/ma.laˈsa.kit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A feeling of concern or care for the welfare of other people.

The teacher has compassion for her students.

May malasakit ang guro sa mga mag-aaral niya.

The desire to help or intervene due to concern for others' situations.

Compassion drives us to act for others.

Ang malasakit ay nagtutulak sa atin upang kumilos para sa kapwa.

A demonstration of care for others through actions or words.

Her compassion is shown through her volunteering time for those in need.

Ang kanyang malasakit ay naipapakita sa kanyang pagbibigay ng oras sa mga nangangailangan.

from the root word 'sakit' with the prefix 'mala-' which implies 'having concern or caring for the welfare of others'.

Has compassion

Demonstrates concern for the welfare of others.

May malasakit

Compassion for others

Caring for other people.

Malasakit sa kapwa

help

An act intended to assist others.

tulong

charity

An act intended to help those in need.

pagkawanggawa

Care or concern for others.

Your care for your friends is amazing, you're always there for them.

Grabe talaga yung malasakit mo sa mga kaibigan mo, lagi kang nandiyan para sa kanila.

Hero mentality when taking care of people.

This is the kind of care we need, like a superhero ready to help anyone.

Dapat ganito ang malasakit, parang superhero na handang tumulong kahit kanino.

Being extra or over the top in concern.

When someone is sick, your care is so intense that it feels like you're rushing to take them to the doctor.

Kapag may sakit, sobrang malasakit mo na parang nagmamadali ka isama sila sa doctor.