Simpatya (en. Sympathy)
sim-pat-ya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling of understanding and concern for the welfare of others.
He has sympathy for the victims of the disaster.
May simpatya siya sa mga biktima ng kalamidad.
Condolences or shared feelings expressed towards another person.
He expressed sympathy to his friend who lost a loved one.
Nagbigay siya ng simpatya sa kaniyang kaibigan na nawalan ng mahal sa buhay.
A feeling of connection or understanding in emotions with others.
Sympathy is important in relating to other people.
Ang simpatya ay mahalaga sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa ibang tao.
Etymology
from the Spanish word 'simpatía'
Common Phrases and Expressions
has sympathy
shows understanding and concern
may simpatya
showed sympathy
gave support or care to someone
ipinakita ang simpatya
Related Words
emotion
The feelings or thoughts of a person.
saloobin
empathy
The support or participation in the condition of another person.
pagdamay
Slang Meanings
Sympathy
I have so much sympathy for you, that's why I'll help you.
Sobrang simpatya ko sa'yo, kaya tutulungan kita.
Pitiful
Wow, your situation is so pitiful, I feel sympathy for you.
Grabe, ang kawawa ng sitwasyon mo, simpatya ako.
Remember
Remember, I'm here; I have sympathy for what you're going through.
Alalahanin mo, nandito lang ako, simpatya ako sa dinaranas mo.
Sweet
You're so sweet, showing sympathy for others' problems.
Ang sweet mo, simpatya sa mga problema ng iba.