Pagdadamayan (en. Mutual support)

/pagdaˈdama.jan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A process of helping or caring for others, especially in times of need.

Mutual support in the community is essential during disasters.

Ang pagdadamayan sa komunidad ay mahalaga sa mga sakuna.

Showing concern and solidarity with the feelings of others.

Their mutual support gave strength to the bereaved.

Ang kanilang pagdadamayan ay nagbigay ng lakas sa mga naulila.

This word is derived from the root 'damay', which means to interfere or to share.

mutual support in hardship

Helping and supporting people in trials.

pagdadamayan sa hirap

family support

Supporting family members in times of need.

pagdadamayan ng pamilya

helping

An activity of giving assistance or support to others.

pagtulong

condolence

Showing sympathy to those who are sad or grieving.

pakikiramay

Together supporting or lending a hand to each other during tough times.

I'm so happy that you’re here for me, we really are a support system for each other!

Sobrang saya ko na nandiyan kayo para sa akin, talagang pagdadamayan tayo!

Just sticking together, no matter what happens.

We're both struggling at work, so come on, let's support each other!

Pareho tayong nahihirapan sa trabaho, kaya tara, pagdadamayan tayo!

Call for unity in tough times.

We should support each other especially since there's a storm coming.

Dapat tayong magpagdadamayan lalo na't may bagyo na paparating.