Pamasko (en. Christmas gift)

pah-mas-ko

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A gift or item given during the Christmas season.
He bought a Christmas gift for his friends.
Bumili siya ng pamasko para sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
A tradition of giving gifts to loved ones during Christmas.
Christmas gifts are a symbol of love in the family.
Ang pamasko ay simbolo ng pagmamahalan sa pamilya.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'Pasko' meaning 'Christmas' and 'pamasko' meaning 'gift for Christmas'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Christmas offering
Gift given during Christmas.
Pamaskong handog

Related Words

Christmas
A celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ celebrated on December 25.
Pasko

Slang Meanings

How's the Christmas gift?
Sometimes, you need to ask how your friends' Christmas gifts are.
Paminsan, kailangan mong magtanong kung paano ang pamasko ng mga kaibigan mo.
It's like a Christmas bonus.
My bonus from my boss felt like a Christmas gift!
Parang pamasko ang bonus na natanggap ko mula sa boss ko!
Surprise gift.
The family is complete, so they have gifts as surprises for each other.
Kumpleto na ang pamilya, kaya't may pamasko silang mga sorpresa para sa isa't isa.
Any kind of gift.
For me, a Christmas gift is not just during Christmas but for any occasion.
Para sa akin, ang pamasko ay hindi lang tuwing Pasko, kundi sa kahit anong okasyon.