Mamamalit (en. To take advantage)

/mamaˈmalit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of doing something to gain a benefit or advantage.
Sometimes, one must take advantage for the betterment of their situation.
Minsan, kinakailangan mamamalit para sa ikabubuti ng iyong sitwasyon.
An action aimed at getting favor from other people.
People will take advantage of their acquaintances for assistance.
Ang mga tao ay mamamalit sa kanilang mga kakilala para sa tulong.
Looking for a complete or incomplete opportunity to obtain what is desired.
Hopefully, he won't take advantage of the opportunities that come.
Sana'y hindi siya mamamalit sa mga pagkakataong dumarating.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Taking advantage of an opportunity
Taking steps to exploit an opportunity.
Mamamalit sa pagkakataon

Related Words

benefit
The advantage or result of an action that provides comfort.
pakinabang

Slang Meanings

Small amounts of money.
We are just exchanging small money at the corner.
Nagpapalitan lang kami ng mga mamamalit sa kanto.
Small people or those of lower status.
Who are they, just small people?
Sino ba sila, mga mamamalit lang naman?
Ordinary person who is not famous.
A lot of small people who know nothing about life.
Sangkaterba itong mga mamamalit na walang alam sa buhay.