Pagkahabag (en. Compassion)

pag-ka-ha-bag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A deep feeling of pity for others in their suffering.
His compassion for the storm victims motivated him to help.
Ang pagkahabag niya sa mga biktima ng bagyo ay nag-udyok sa kanya na tumulong.
A concern and attention for the condition of others.
His compassion for the poor led him to a mission of assistance.
Ang kanyang pagkahabag sa mga dukha ay nagdala sa kanya sa misyon ng pagtulong.
The choice to express sympathy for those who suffer.
Compassion is an important trait in any leader.
Ang pagkahabag ay isang mahalagang katangian sa sinumang lider.

Etymology

From the word 'habag' which means pity or compassion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has compassion
shows pity or sympathy
may pagkahabag
sense of pity
distinct feeling of compassion
pagkamakaawa

Related Words

pity
A younger form of compassion that indicates a simple feeling of pity.
habag
mercy
A concept closely related to compassion, but more focused on providing help.
kahabagan

Slang Meanings

compassion
I saw him weak, so I felt compassion for him.
Nakita ko siyang nanghihina, kaya't nakaramdam ako ng pagkaawa sa kanya.
sympathy
Because of his story, the people's sympathy flowed.
Dahil sa kanyang kwento, bumuhos ang simpatya ng mga tao.
heartache
His compassion for his situation feels like heartache.
Ang pagkahabag niya sa sitwasyon niya ay parang sakit ng kalooban.
poor thing
The child is so pitiful, that's why I really felt for him.
Sobrang kawawa ng bata, kaya't talagang nagdamdam ako.