Panlimos (en. Alms)

/pan-li-mos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An item or transfer of property given to those in need.
People gave alms to the orphans at the church.
Ang mga tao ay nagbigay ng panlimos sa mga ulila sa simbahan.
Assistance given to the less fortunate.
Many provided alms to the disaster victims.
Maraming nagbigay ng panlimos sa mga biktima ng kalamidad.
Financial or material assistance given to people in need.
Alms are essential to help those without shelter.
Ang panlimos ay mahalaga upang matulungan ang mga taong walang matirhan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ask for alms
to request assistance from others, especially those in need.
humingi ng panlimos

Related Words

alms
A term denoting the giving of items to the less fortunate.
limos
charity
Activities aimed at helping those in need.
kawanggawa

Slang Meanings

a meddler or someone who intrudes in others' lives
What you did was just like begging, you have no right to interfere in our conversation.
Parang panlimos lang 'yang ginawa mo, wala kang karapatan makialam sa usapan namin.
to ask or solicit help outside of normal methods
You're not used to asking, you come off like you're begging.
'Di ka sanay umengganyo, parang panlimos lang ang dating mo.