Piritusan (en. Pity)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling of compassion or concern for the condition of others.
He feels pity for the street children.
May piritusan siyang nararamdaman sa mga bata sa lansangan.
Having sympathy or concern for people or situations.
His heart fell to the pity of the disaster victims.
Nahulog ang kanyang puso sa piritusan ng mga biktima ng kalamidad.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Compassion for others
Feeling of kindness towards others.
Pagkaawa sa kapwa

Related Words

mercy
A feeling of care and concern for others.
awa

Slang Meanings

Like a facade with a little scheme or manipulation.
I thought he was nice, but he turned out to be just a piritusan with a hidden agenda.
Akala ko mabait siya, pero parang piritusan lang pala siya na may hidden agenda.
Saying things that aren't true to win someone's favor.
Don't believe him anymore; he's just saying piritusan.
Huwag ka nang maniwala sa kanya, puro piritusan lang ang sinasabi niya.