Pagpapalimos (en. Begging)

pag-pa-pa-li-mos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of asking for help or charity, often in the form of money or food from others.
Begging on the street is common in poor areas.
Ang pagpapalimos sa kalsada ay karaniwan sa mga mahihirap na lugar.
The act of pleading for sympathy from others.
Due to life's hardships, he decided to show begging at the church.
Dahil sa hirap ng buhay, nagdesisyon siyang magpakita ng pagpapalimos sa simbahan.

Etymology

from the word 'palimos' meaning to ask or beg, with the prefix 'pag-' indicating action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

begging for help
asking for assistance from those in a better situation.
namamalimos ng tulong
begging on the street
pleading to people in his surroundings while asking for money or food.
nagpapalimos sa kalsada

Related Words

palimos
The act of asking or begging.
palimos
charity
Giving help to those in need.
kawanggawa

Slang Meanings

asking for alms
Yesterday, I saw him begging for alms at the corner.
Kahapon, nakita ko siya na nagpapalimos sa kanto.
beggar, informal
Those who are begging outside the mall are beggars.
Yung mga nagpapalimos sa labas ng mall, taga-beg yun.
pitiful
They are pitiful; that’s why they’re just begging.
Nakakaawa sila, kaya nagpapalimos na lang.