Pagkamaramot (en. Stinginess)

/pagkaˈmaramot/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

This is the behavior of being greedy or stingy with things, especially wealth.

His stinginess caused misunderstandings in their family.

Ang kanyang pagkamaramot ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaunawaan sa kanilang pamilya.

A state of not giving or distributing things even when capable.

Because of his stinginess, many people left his business.

Dahil sa kanyang pagkamaramot, maraming tao ang umalis sa kanyang negosyo.

Self-restraint to avoid spending or giving.

Stinginess is not just a financial issue but also a moral question.

Ang pagkamaramot ay hindi lamang isang pinansyal na isyu, kundi isang moral na tanong din.

Derived from the words 'mara' and 'amot' meaning to be lazy in doing helpful tasks.

Don't be stingy

Share with others and don't keep your wealth closed.

Huwag maging maramot

stinginess

The characteristic of being stingy or greedy.

kamaramotan

charity

The act of giving help or support consistently.

kawanggawa

stingy

Wow, what’s up with him, he’s so stingy! Doesn’t want to share fries with the gang.

Grabe, ano ba siya, sobrang pagkamaramot! Ayaw mag-share ng fries sa tropa.

thrifty

He says he’s thrifty, but the truth is, he’s just stingy.

Sabi niya matipid siya, pero sa totoo lang, pagkamaramot lang siya.

suck-up

Isn’t he that suck-up who wouldn’t even give away the last slice of pizza?

Di ba’t siya yung sipsip na kahit yung last slice ng pizza, ayaw ibigay?