Pagtami (en. Goodness)

/paɡˈtami/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being good or well.
The goodness of her heart brought joy to everyone.
Ang pagtami ng kanyang puso ay nagbigay ng saya sa lahat.
The appreciation of goodness and good deeds.
Teachers always value the goodness in their students.
Palaging pinapahalagahan ng mga guro ang pagtami sa kanilang mga estudyante.
The act of showing goodness to others.
We must promote goodness in the community.
Kailangang itaguyod ang pagtami sa komunidad.

Etymology

The word 'pagtami' comes from the root word 'tami', which means 'good' or 'well' with the prefix 'pag-'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

goodness to others
Showing care for other people.
pagtami sa kapwa

Related Words

effort
The process of striving to improve oneself or the condition of others.
pagsisikap

Slang Meanings

Regret or accepting mistakes.
I just realized that I've wasted a year in vain regret.
Ngayon ko lang naisip na lumampas na ako ng isang taon sa walang kabuluhang pagtami.
Worrying about things that shouldn’t be a big deal.
Don't dwell on that small thing, let's just chill.
Huwag mo nang ipagtami yang maliit na bagay, chill lang tayo.