Sakim (en. Greedy)

sa-kim

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a person's attitude that is excessively greedy for wealth or possessions.

The greedy person is never satisfied with his possessions.

Ang sakim na tao ay hindi kailanman nakakuntento sa kanyang mga pag-aari.

Refers to an excessive desire for material things, often linked to wanting a bigger share than is deserved.

Due to his greedy behavior, he was shunned by his friends.

Dahil sa kanyang sakim na pag-uugali, itinatakwil siya ng kanyang mga kaibigan.

Describes an individual who does not know how to share and always wants to take more than what is given.

Even as a child, he was greedy and did not know how to give.

Bata pa lang siya, sakim na siya at hindi marunong magbigay.

Greedy for wealth

Excessive desire or obsession for wealth.

Sakim sa yaman

Greedy behavior

Behavior that describes excessive eagerness to take everything.

Sakim na pag-uugali

selfish

Refers to a person who thinks more of their own interests compared to others.

makasarili

longing

Refers to having an excessive desire for something.

nagnanasa

desire or obsession

He's so sakim with food, he won't even give a tiny bit.

Sobrang sakim niya sa pagkain, ayaw niyang magbigay ng kahit isang kapiranggot.

gluttonous or greedy

She sacrificed everything, yet still sakim for favors.

Sacrificed na niya lahat, sakim pa rin sa pabor.