karamay
karamáy with stress marks
someone who empathizes/helps
Usage Note
Karamay is derived from ramay (to share in grief or sympathy) and refers to someone who expresses solidarity and compassion in times of hardship. The related form nakikiramay is a standard phrase said at wakes and funerals to express condolences, reflecting the Filipino cultural emphasis on shared suffering.
Examples
" Naging karamay ko siya sa lungkot. "
Natural Translation
She was my comfort in sorrow.
Literal Translation
Became empathizer my she in-the sadness.
" Nais ko ng karamay ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I want someone to empathize me right now.
Literal Translation
Want I of empathizer now.
" Sa panahon ng pagdadalamhati, mas magaan ang loob kapag may karamay kang handang makinig at umalalay. "
Natural Translation
In times of grief, the heart feels lighter when you have someone who shares your pain and is ready to listen and support you.
Literal Translation
In-the time of grieving, more light the inside when has empathizer you-who ready to-listen and to-support.
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