kamal
kamál with stress marks
accumulate wealth
Usage Note
Kamal describes the act of greedily gathering or hoarding, especially money or resources, and often carries a negative connotation of excessive accumulation at the expense of others. It can also neutrally mean to gather by the handful, and the word appears in folk sayings about greed.
Examples
" Gusto niyang kumamal ng pera. "
Natural Translation
He wants to hoard money.
Literal Translation
Wants he to-hoard of money.
" Ang kamal ng kayamanan ay hindi madali. "
Natural Translation
The accumulation of wealth is not easy.
Literal Translation
The accumulate of wealth is not easy.
" Habang abala ang ilan sa pagkamal ng yaman, marami pa ring naghihirap at walang makain araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
While some are busy hoarding wealth, many still suffer and have nothing to eat each day.
Literal Translation
While busy the some in hoarding of wealth, many still suffering and no can-eat every-day.
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