Magmakaawa (en. To plead)
/maɡmaˈkaawa/
Synonyms
- manghihingi
- mangmakaawa
Slang Meanings
to pretend to be pitiful in order to gain others' sympathy
His drama was just like he was begging for chocolate.
Ang drama niya, parang nagmakaawa lang siya para sa tsokolate.
to ask for mercy or help from someone
He begged his teacher for extra credit.
Nagmakaawa siya sa guro niya para mabigyan ng extra credit.