Sama
Sáma with stress marks
bad, evil, or wicked
Usage Note
Sama is a core Tagalog root for badness or moral wrong. It appears in many compound forms: 'sama ng loob' (feeling hurt or offended), 'masama' (bad/evil), and 'kasama' (companion — a different root). The root itself is formal; everyday speech more often uses 'masama' or 'mali.'
Examples
" Sama ng loob niya iyon. "
Natural Translation
That is his resentment.
Literal Translation
Bad of feeling his that.
" Ito ay isang Sama na panaginip. "
Natural Translation
This is a bad dream.
Literal Translation
This is a bad that dream.
" Hindi maganda ang ginawa niya, ngunit huwag mong hayaang manatili ang sama ng loob sa iyong puso. "
Natural Translation
What he did wasn't right, but don't let the resentment stay in your heart.
Literal Translation
Not good the did he, but don't you let stay the bad of feeling in your heart.
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