Masakim (en. Poor)

ma-sa-kim

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who lacks sufficient wealth or resources.

There are many needy people in our village who require support.

Maraming masakim sa aming barangay na nangangailangan ng suporta.

A person who faces severe life problems.

The poor often become victims of an unjust system.

Ang masakim ay kadalasang nagiging biktima ng di-makatarungang sistema.

from the root word 'sakit', which means suffering or hardship.

poverty-stricken life

a life filled with hardship and lack.

masakim na buhay

poor in the world

people suffering from their life conditions.

masakim sa mundo

poverty

State of being poor or lacking wealth.

karalitaan

livelihood

The manner of living of a person, often related to their wealth.

pamumuhay

feeling hurt or angry

It's even more painful than feeling hurt when my friend betrayed me.

Mas masakit pa sa masakim ang pagkasira ng kaibigan kong ito.

jealous or envious

Oh no, that jealous person always wants to get everything.

Naku, ang masakim na tao 'yan, laging gusto nakakakuha ng lahat.

selfish

Our boss is so selfish, he never gives credit to anyone.

Sobrang masakim ng boss namin, hindi siya nagbibigay ng credit sa mga tao.