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    Pagkamasakim (en. Greediness)

    /pag-ka-ma-sak-im/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The behavior of being greedy or excessive desire for material possessions.
    Greediness causes conflict among people.
    Ang pagkamasakim ay nagdudulot ng hidwaan sa pagitan ng mga tao.
    Desiring more than what is necessary or appropriate.
    Greediness often leads to the destruction of relationships.
    Madalas na nauuwi sa pagkasira ng relasyon ang pagkamasakim.
    A negative trait that encourages a person to commit sins.
    Greediness causes misunderstandings in families.
    Ang pagkamasakim ay nagiging sanhi ng hindi pagkakaintindihan sa pamilya.

    Etymology

    The word 'pagkamasakim' is derived from the root 'masakim,' which comes from 'sakim' meaning 'greedy' or 'selfish.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    due to greediness
    conflicts or problems arise from excessive desire.
    dahil sa pagkamasakim

    Related Words

    greediness trait
    Characteristic of being greedy.
    pagkamasakiman
    greedy
    Means too eager to get what one wants.
    sakim

    Slang Meanings

    extreme selfishness for one's own benefit
    Even though he already has a lot of money, he's still very greedy about getting bonuses.
    Kahit na madami na siyang pera, pagkamasakim pa rin siya sa pagkuha ng bonus.
    too much desire or craving
    Do you think that's why no one responds to him anymore? It seems his behavior has become too greedy.
    Tingin mo, bakit wala nang nakakaresponde sa kanya? Mukhang pagkamasakim na ang ugali niya.
    the act of unfairly taking from others
    His friends scolded him for being greedy with other people's stuff.
    Pinagsabihan siya ng mga kaibigan niya dahil sa pagkamasakim niya sa mga gamit ng iba.