Pagkahiratihan (en. Empathy)

pag-ka-hi-ra-ti-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The state of having compassion or understanding the feelings of others.

Empathy is essential for improving our relationships with others.

Ang pagkahiratihan ay mahalaga sa pagpapabuti ng ating relasyon sa kapwa.

An ability to feel what another person is feeling.

Due to her empathy, Maria easily gained the trust of the people around her.

Dahil sa kanyang pagkahiratihan, madaling nakuha ni Maria ang tiwala ng mga tao sa paligid niya.

Combined from the word 'hirati' meaning compassion, and the prefix 'pagka-' indicating possession.

help each other with empathy

Helping and understanding one another.

magtulungan sa hirati

understanding

The ability to comprehend another's situation or feelings.

pang-unawa

just enough

It's okay, we’re just doing things right here.

Ayos lang, 'pagkahiratihan lang ang mga gawa natin dito.

hand in hand

Let’s lift each other up, just hand in hand with no one left behind.

Sabay-sabay tayong umaangat, 'pagkahiratihan lang na walang iwanan.

together

We’re just together in the struggles, chat! Full of stories there.

'Pagkahiratihan lang tayo sa mga laban, tsik! Puno ng kwentuhan yan.