From root: mundo
Usage Note
Makamundo describes a person or mindset focused on material wealth or physical pleasures. It is the opposite of being spiritual or otherworldly.
Examples
" Makamundo ang kanyang pananaw. "
Natural Translation
His outlook is worldly.
Literal Translation
Worldly the his outlook.
" Ayaw niya sa mga bagay na makamundo. "
Natural Translation
He does not like worldly things.
Literal Translation
Not-want he to things that worldly.
" Bagaman mayaman siya, hindi siya naging makamundo at lagi pa rin niyang inuuna ang kanyang pananampalataya. "
Natural Translation
Although he is rich, he did not become worldly and still always puts his faith first.
Literal Translation
Although rich he, not he became worldly and always still he puts-first the his faith.
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