malasakit
malasakít with stress marks
concern; care
Usage Note
Malasakit is one of the most culturally significant words in Filipino, expressing deep, active concern for the welfare of others that goes beyond sympathy. Politicians and community leaders invoke malasakit to signal commitment to constituents, and it is central to Filipino values of communal solidarity.
Examples
" Wala siyang malasakit. "
Natural Translation
He/She has no concern.
Literal Translation
None he/she-that concern.
" May malasakit siya sa kapwa. "
Natural Translation
He/She has concern for others.
Literal Translation
Has concern he/she to others.
" Kailangan natin ng mga lider na may tunay na malasakit sa mahihirap, hindi lang tuwing eleksyon. "
Natural Translation
We need leaders who have genuine concern for the poor, not just during elections.
Literal Translation
Need we of the leaders that have true that concern to poor-people, not only every election.
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