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    Pagdamutan (en. Sustenance)

    paɡˈdamutan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of providing sustenance or food.
    The sustenance provided by parents to their children is important for their growth.
    Ang pagdamutan ng mga magulang sa kanilang mga anak ay mahalaga para sa kanilang paglaki.
    The things that provide what is necessary to live.
    He must go through challenges to achieve the sustenance of his family.
    Kailangang dumaan sa mga pagsubok upang makamit ang pagdamutan ng kanyang pamilya.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'damut'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to gather sustenance
    to collect what is necessary to live
    dumampot ng pagdamutan

    Related Words

    care
    the process of taking care of the needs of others.
    pangangalaga
    necessity
    things or services that are essential for sustaining life.
    kinakailangan

    Slang Meanings

    to be stingy
    You're such a bad person, you're being stingy with food!
    Ang sama ng ugali mo, nagpapagdamot ka ng pagkain!
    cheap
    He's so cheap when it comes to spending, he won't even give a peso.
    Sobrang kuripot niya sa mga gastos, ayaw magbigay kahit piso.