Pagkaawa (en. Compassion)

pag-kaw-a

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling of pity for the condition of others.
Compassion encourages us to help those in need.
Ang pagkaawa ay nag-uudyok sa atin na tumulong sa mga nangangailangan.
An action that arises from empathy towards others.
He showed his compassion for the victims of the disaster.
Ipinakita niya ang kanyang pagkaawa sa mga biktima ng sakuna.
The state of being compassionate.
Compassion is a very important trait of a good person.
Ang pagkaawa ay isang napakahalagang katangian ng isang mabuting tao.

Etymology

The word 'pagkaawa' comes from the root 'awa' that means compassion or sympathy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

compassion for others
A feeling of pity for acquaintances or companions.
pagkaawa sa kapwa

Related Words

to pity
The act of showing pity or compassion.
maawa
pity
A feeling that describes hardship or sadness.
awa

Slang Meanings

Sympathy for someone who is suffering or has problems.
Because of her sympathy for the homeless children, she donated a lot of clothes.
Dahil sa kanyang pagkaawa sa mga batang walang tahanan, nagdonate siya ng maraming damit.
Helping due to feeling compassion for others.
Hearing his story gave me sympathy, so I helped him.
Yung pagdinig ng kanyang kwento ay nagbigay sa akin ng pagkaawa, kaya't tinulungan ko siya.
Compassion or condolence.
Sometimes, we also need to have sympathy for people going through tough times.
Minsan kasi kailangan din ng pagkaawa sa mga taong may pinagdadaanan.