From root: mata
Usage Note
Mapagmata describes an arrogant person who looks down on others. It is often followed by sa kapwa to mean condescending toward one's fellow man.
Examples
" Mapagmata siya sa mahihirap. "
Natural Translation
She is condescending toward the poor.
Literal Translation
Condescending she to the poor.
" Huwag kang maging mapagmata sa kapwa. "
Natural Translation
Do not be condescending towards others.
Literal Translation
Don't you be condescending to others.
" Kahit mayaman na siya ngayon, hindi siya naging mapagmata sa mga dating kasama sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Even though he is rich now, he did not become condescending toward his former coworkers.
Literal Translation
Even rich already he now, not he became condescending to the plural former companion in work.
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