From root: amo
Usage Note
Kaamuan refers to the quality of being meek or gentle in disposition. This word is often encountered in literary or formal contexts describing someone's character.
Examples
" Kahanga-hanga ang kaamuan niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her gentleness is admirable.
Literal Translation
Admirable the gentleness his/her.
" Hinangaan niya ang kaamuan ng aso. "
Natural Translation
He admired the gentleness of the dog.
Literal Translation
Admired he the gentleness of-the dog.
" Sa kabila ng lahat ng pasakit na dinanas niya, hindi nawala ang kaamuan sa kanyang puso at pananalita. "
Natural Translation
Despite all the suffering he/she endured, the gentleness in his/her heart and speech never disappeared.
Literal Translation
In-spite of all of suffering that-endured he/she, not lost the gentleness in his/her heart and speech.
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