kawanggawa
charity or philanthropic work
From root: awa
Usage Note
Kawanggawa is a formal term used for charitable acts or organizations that help the needy. It combines the concepts of pity and action or work.
Examples
" Mahilig siya sa kawanggawa. "
Natural Translation
He/She likes charity work.
Literal Translation
Fond he/she in charity.
" Gumagawa sila ng kawanggawa. "
Natural Translation
They are doing charity work.
Literal Translation
Doing they of charity.
" Bilang bahagi ng kanilang kawanggawa, namimigay ang simbahan ng pagkain sa mga nangangailangan tuwing Pasko. "
Natural Translation
As part of their charity work, the church gives out food to those in need every Christmas.
Literal Translation
As part of their charity, giving-out the church of food to plural needing every Christmas.
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