Sympathetic in Tagalog

“Sympathetic in Tagalog” translates to “Maawayin”, “Mahabaguín”, or “Nakikiramay” depending on context. These terms express understanding, compassion, and emotional connection with others’ feelings or situations.

Understanding the nuances of “sympathetic” in Tagalog helps you express empathy appropriately in Filipino culture, where showing compassion and emotional support holds deep social significance.

[Words] = Sympathetic

[Definition]:
– Sympathetic /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
– Adjective 1: Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy; understanding and caring about someone’s problems or suffering.
– Adjective 2: Showing approval of or favor toward an idea or action.
– Adjective 3: (Anatomy) Relating to the sympathetic nervous system.
– Adjective 4: Pleasant or agreeable, especially in relation to one’s mood or feelings.

[Synonyms] = Maawayin, Mahabaguín, Nakikiramay, Nakikiisa, Mapagmalasakit, Simpatiko, Maawain, Nakikidamay, Nauunawain, Mapag-unawa

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The teacher was very sympathetic when she heard about my family problems.
– Ex1_PH: Ang guro ay napaka-maawayin nang marinig niya ang tungkol sa aking mga problema sa pamilya.

– Ex2_EN: He gave me a sympathetic look when I told him about my situation.
– Ex2_PH: Binigyan niya ako ng mahabaguing tingin nang sabihin ko sa kanya ang aking sitwasyon.

– Ex3_EN: The audience was sympathetic to the speaker’s cause.
– Ex3_PH: Ang mga manonood ay nakikiisa sa layunin ng nagsasalita.

– Ex4_EN: She found a sympathetic ear in her best friend.
– Ex4_PH: Nakahanap siya ng mapagmalasakit na kaibigan sa kanyang matalik na kaibigan.

– Ex5_EN: The doctor was sympathetic and explained everything clearly.
– Ex5_PH: Ang doktor ay nauunawain at ipinaliwanag ang lahat nang malinaw.