Palamunin (en. Dependent)

/palaˈmunin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who relies on another for their needs, often financial.
He is a dependent and relies on his parents for his daily expenses.
Siya ay isang palamunin at umaasa sa kanyang mga magulang para sa kanyang mga pang-araw-araw na gastos.
This term is used for those who cannot provide for themselves.
In her condition, she is considered a dependent because she cannot find a job.
Sa kanyang kalagayan, siya ay itinuturing na palamunin dahil hindi siya makahanap ng trabaho.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dependent in life
A person who relies on others for livelihood.
palamunin sa buhay
to become dependent
To rely on someone else.
maging palamunin

Related Words

hope
The state of a person relying on the help of others.
pag-asa
aid
The provision of support or assistance to those in need.
tulong

Slang Meanings

snob (arrogant or rich)
That freeloader acts like they don't know how to be real.
Ang palamunin na iyon, parang hindi marunong magpakatotoo.
sycophant (brown-nosing or subservient)
They're always a freeloader to their boss, totally kissing up!
Lagi na lang siyang palamunin sa boss niya, sipsip na sipsip!
freeloader (dependent on others)
Don't be a freeloader, you should contribute too.
Huwag kang maging palamunin, dapat ikaw din ang may ambag.