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    Pagmamakaawa (en. Plea)

    pa-gma-ma-ka-a-wa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An action or process of asking for pity or help.
    His plea was ignored by the people around.
    Ang kanyang pagmamakaawa ay hindi pinansin ng mga tao sa paligid.
    A statement that contains a request accompanied by a feeling of compassion.
    The child's plea to his parents was very emotional.
    Ang pagmamakaawa ng bata sa kanyang mga magulang ay napaka-emosyonal.
    A form of communication where the imploring person expresses a need or desire.
    The pleas of the poor often touch the hearts of many.
    Ang pagmamakaawa ng mga mahihirap ay madalas na umaantig sa puso ng nakararami.

    Etymology

    derived from the root word 'awa' meaning 'compassion' or 'lament'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    what can I do to help?
    A question to show the desire to help someone who is pleading.
    ano'ng maitutulong ko?
    just a plea
    A way of expressing a plea in a lighter tone.
    pakiusap na lang

    Related Words

    compassion
    A feeling of sympathy for the suffering or lack of others.
    awa
    request
    A formal or informal way of asking for help or favor.
    pakiusap

    Slang Meanings

    pleading
    He closed the door while I was begging outside.
    Nagpinid siya ng pinto habang ako'y nagmamakaawa sa labas.
    crying for pity
    I had to cry for pity to get what I wanted.
    Kailangan kong umiyak sa awa para makuha ko ang gusto ko.
    asking for help
    Sorry, I'm begging you to help me.
    Pasensya na, nagmamakaawa ako sa iyo na tulungan mo ako.