From root: gamit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanggamit
nang-GA-mit
used others
Present (Incomplete)
nanggagamit
nang-ga-GA-mit
using others
Future (Contemplated)
manggagamit
mang-ga-GA-mit
will use others
Usage Note
Manggamit is used to describe the act of exploiting or manipulating people for personal gain or selfish motives. It carries a strong negative connotation and is often used when accusing someone of being insincere in their relationships.
Examples
" Huwag kang manggamit ng tao. "
Natural Translation
Don't use people.
Literal Translation
Do-not you use of person.
" Masamang manggamit ng tao para sa sariling interes. "
Natural Translation
It is bad to use people for self-interest.
Literal Translation
Bad to-use of person for self interest.
" Natutunan niyang umiwas sa mga taong nanggagamit lamang ng iba para sa sarili nilang kapakanan. "
Natural Translation
She learned to stay away from people who only use others for their own benefit.
Literal Translation
Learned she to-avoid to plural person who using only of others for self their welfare.
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