Mapademanda (en. To be claimed or demanded)

/ma.pa.de.man.da/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being claimed or demanded.
The claim on his properties caused him a lot of stress.
Ang mapademanda ng kanyang mga pag-aari ay nagdulot ng labis na stress sa kanya.
A situation where someone asserts a right to something.
In the case of a claim, evidence is needed to prove his ownership.
Sa kaso ng mapademanda, kailangan ng mga ebidensya upang patunayan ang kanyang pag-aangkin.

Etymology

from the words 'map' and 'demand'

Common Phrases and Expressions

I will demand this as my right.
Asserting one's claim.
Mapademanda ako sa kagustuhan kong ito.

Related Words

claim
A formal request or claim against a person or institution.
demanda

Slang Meanings

a pathetic or painful situation
Did you see the news? Wow, they will really regret what they did.
Nakita mo ba yung balita? Grabe, mapademanda talaga sila sa ginawa nilang yun.
a burden or problem
That debt is going to be a big issue if you don't pay it.
Yung utang na yan, mapademanda na yan kung hindi mo bayaran.
a common complaint or issue
These kinds of projects are always problematic due to lack of funding.
Laging mapademanda itong mga ganitong proyekto, gawa ng kakulangan sa pondo.