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Pagpapalayaw (en. Indulgence)

pag-papa-la-yaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A process of giving excessive care or attention to a person or thing.

His indulgence towards his pet is evident from the gifts and special food he provides.

Ang kanyang pagpapalayaw sa kanyang alaga ay halata mula sa mga regalo at espesyal na pagkain na ibinibigay niya.

The act of giving too much freedom or leisure to a person.

The indulgence of the parents towards their child led to him not working anymore.

Naging dahilan ang pagpapalayaw ng mga magulang sa kanilang anak na hindi na ito nagtatrabaho.

Etymology

The word 'pagpapalayaw' comes from 'palayaw' meaning 'giving excessive attention or care', and the prefix 'pag-' used in nouns that describe a process or action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

indulgence in a child

Giving excessive attention and freedom to a child that results in bad behavior.

pagpapalayaw sa anak

Related Words

nickname

Refers to having excessive attention or admiration for a person or thing.

palayaw

generosity

A trait of being willing to give welfare to others.

pagiging mapagbigay

Slang Meanings

spoiling or pampering someone

You shouldn't keep spoiling him/her; he/she will need to learn to fight for himself/herself.

Ayaw mo na maging nagpapalayaw sa kanya, kakailanganin niyang matutong lumaban sa buhay.

taking care of someone excessively

Sometimes your excessive pampering of your sibling is annoying; he/she should learn to be independent.

Minsan nakakabuisit na 'yang pagpapalayaw mo sa kapatid mo, dapat matuto na siyang mag-isa.

coddling or overindulging

He/She might leave because of your excessive coddling; he/she has gotten used to getting everything he/she wants.

Baka umalis na yan dahil sa sobrang pagpapalayaw mo, nasanay na sa lahat ng gusto.