samo
samô with stress marks
plea; appeal; entreaty
Usage Note
Samo is an earnest, heartfelt plea or appeal — often to a higher power, authority, or loved one. It carries a tone of vulnerability and sincerity. The phrase 'maamo kang samahan' and expressions in traditional prayers use this root. In modern speech it appears in emotional personal appeals.
Examples
" Dininig niya ang samo ko. "
Natural Translation
He heard my plea.
Literal Translation
Heard he the plea my.
" Pakinggan mo ang aking samo. "
Natural Translation
Listen to my plea.
Literal Translation
Listen you the my plea.
" Sa kabila ng kanyang taos-pusong samo, hindi pa rin nagbago ang puso ng hukom sa pagpapasya. "
Natural Translation
Despite his heartfelt plea, the judge's heart still did not change in making the decision.
Literal Translation
In spite of his heartfelt plea, not still changed the heart of judge in deciding.
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