Pagkamalambis (en. Softness)

/pagka-ma-lam-bis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being soft or tender.
The softness of her voice made everyone around her happy.
Ang pagkamalambis ng kanyang boses ay nagpasaya sa lahat sa kanyang paligid.
Having a loving or compassionate behavior.
The tenderness of their relationship shows true love.
Ang pagkamalambis ng kanilang relasyon ay nagpapakita ng tunay na pagmamahalan.

Etymology

From the word 'malambis' which refers to soft or affectionate traits, combined with 'pagka', a prefix indicating a characteristic.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Tender-hearted person
A person with a tender disposition.
Malambing na pagkatao

Related Words

soft
A characteristic indicating weakness or tenderness in physical form.
malambot
being compassionate
A characteristic of having compassion and charity.
pagiging maawain

Slang Meanings

excessively shy behavior or mannerisms
Wow, that person is so soft, even the slightest thing makes them meek.
Grabe 'yan, sobrang pagkamalambis, kahit anong bagay, ang meek.
being sensitive or overly emotional
That's why they get mad at jokes, because they're really soft-hearted.
Kaya siya nagagalit sa mga biro, kasi may pagkamalambis siya.
too affectionate
He's so mushy with his girlfriend, even a simple text has sweet emojis.
Sobrang pagkamalambis niya sa girlfriend niya, kahit sa simpleng text, may sweet emojis pa.