From root: awa
Usage Note
Kawawa is used to describe someone who is in a miserable or unfortunate state. It is a very common expression of sympathy in daily conversation.
Examples
" Kawawa naman ang aso. "
Natural Translation
The poor dog.
Literal Translation
Pitiful indeed the dog.
" Kawawa naman ang batang pulubi. "
Natural Translation
The beggar child is so pitiful.
Literal Translation
Pitiful indeed the child beggar.
" Kawawa ang mga pamilyang nawalan ng tahanan matapos ang bagyo, kaya marami ang nagboluntaryo para tumulong sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
The families who lost their homes after the storm are pitiful, so many volunteered to help them.
Literal Translation
Pitiful the plural families that lost of home after the storm, so many the volunteered to help to them.
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