EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
pitiful; in a pity-seeking manner...
vulcanizing shop, pampalakas ng gulong...
wide open, gaping...
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/pa-A-wa/
FIL: Isang paraan ng pagkilos o pagsasalita na naglalayong makakuha ng habag o awa mula sa iba.
EN: pitiful; in a pity-seeking manner
The classic 'pity me' strategy. It’s when you act all helpless and sad, hoping someone will give you what you want, whether it's a deadline extension, a free pass for being late, or the last piece of chicken. The 'paawa effect' is a popular Taglish term for when this actually works.
From `pa-` (causative prefix) + `awa` (pity, mercy).
Often used with a slightly negative connotation, implying manipulation. The term 'paawa effect' is a popular modern Taglish phrase.
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🇵🇭 Huwag kang mag-paawa, alam kong kaya mo 'yan.
🇺🇸 Don't act all pitiful, I know you can do it.
🇵🇭 Ginagamit niya ang paawa effect para hindi mapagalitan.
🇺🇸 He uses the pity-me effect to avoid getting scolded.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.