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    Pamamalo (en. Hitting)

    /paˈmama.lo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An action of hitting or striking that causes pain.
    Hitting the child is not a good method of discipline.
    Ang pamamalo sa bata ay hindi ito magandang paraan ng disiplina.
    The result of hitting or injury caused by a solid object.
    The beating on his hand caused a bruise.
    Ang pamamalo sa kanyang kamay ay nagdulot ng galos.
    An act of inflicting pain that can be physical or symbolic.
    The beating to his character caused a deeper wound.
    Ang pamamalo sa kanyang pagkatao ay nagdulot ng mas malalim na sugat.

    Etymology

    The term 'pamamalo' is derived from the root word 'palo,' which means 'to exert force or hit to cause pain or damage.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Don't hit
    Don't use force or torture on others.
    Huwag magpamalos
    Teacher's beating
    The teacher's act of physical punishment.
    Pamamalo ng guro

    Related Words

    hit
    The act of expressing force through striking.
    palo
    pain
    The physical or emotional injury caused by hitting.
    sakit

    Slang Meanings

    Punch or hit in a fight.
    The crew might have some hits in basketball later.
    Baka mag-pamamalo ang tropa sa basketball mamaya.
    To hurt or punish someone.
    Don't bully around, or you might get hit back.
    Huwag kang mangamagdito ng pagmamalupit, baka siya ang pumalo sa'yo.
    To torment or be hard on oneself.
    Enough of the self-torture, you also need a break.
    Tama na ang pagmamalupit sa sarili, kailangan mo rin ng pahinga.