From root: amo
Usage Note
Pag-amo refers to the act of pacifying someone's anger or calming a wild animal. It is often used in the context of soothing an upset child or partner.
Examples
" Madali ang pag-amo sa pusa. "
Natural Translation
Taming the cat was easy.
Literal Translation
Easy the taming of cat.
" Mabilis ang pag-amo ng aso. "
Natural Translation
Taming the dog was fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the taming of dog.
" Mahaba ang panahong kailangan sa pag-amo ng galit na batang ayaw makinig sa kahit sinong matanda. "
Natural Translation
It takes a long time to calm down an angry child who refuses to listen to any adult.
Literal Translation
Long the time needed in calming of angry child who-refuses listen to even who adult.
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