Masalakay (en. Sympathetic)

/masalaˈkaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Showing understanding and compassion for the feelings of others.

He is sympathetic to the people around him.

Siya ay masalakay sa mga tao sa paligid niya.

Possessing the ability to empathize with the suffering of others.

A sympathetic person is needed in such situations.

Kailangan ang masalakay na tao sa mga ganitong pagkakataon.

Providing support and understanding to friends.

Sympathetic behavior is important in friendship.

Ang masalakay na pakikitungo ay mahalaga sa pagkakaibigan.

sympathetic heart

A person who has compassion and empathy.

masalakay na puso

sympathetic to others

Showing understanding and support to others.

masalakay sa kapwa

compassion

The act of showing care and concern for others.

malasakit

understanding

The ability to comprehend the feelings of others.

pag-unawa

to speak or do things without thinking or without funding in mind

What he said when he offered me, that's so masalakay!

Ang sinabi niya noong nag-alok siya sa akin, masalakay talaga!

someone who is intrusive or meddlesome in others' lives

Who is that nosy friend of yours who is always around?

Sino ba 'yang masalakay na kaibigan mo na laging nandiyan?

frequently joining conversations even when not involved

You seem so nosy in our chatter, you’re not even involved!

Parang masalakay ka naman sa kwentuhan namin, hindi ka naman kasali!