maramot
marámot with stress marks
selfish; stingy
Usage Note
Maramot describes someone who is reluctant to share or give, whether money, food, or kindness. In a culture that values bayanihan and hospitality, being called maramot carries significant social stigma — though among friends it can also be said playfully.
Examples
" Maramot siya sa pagkain. "
Natural Translation
He is stingy with food.
Literal Translation
Stingy he with food.
" Hindi maganda ang maging maramot sa mga taong nangangailangan. "
Natural Translation
It is not good to be selfish to people in need.
Literal Translation
Not good the to-be selfish to-the [mga] people [ng] needing.
" Bagaman maraming pera ang kapitbahay namin, maramot siya at hindi kailanman tumutulong sa mga nangangailangan. "
Natural Translation
Even though our neighbor has a lot of money, he is stingy and never helps those in need.
Literal Translation
Although much money the neighbor our, stingy he and not ever helps to-the [mga] needing.
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