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prodigal in Tagalog

masakmata

/ˈpɹɒdɪɡəl/US/ˈpɹɑdɪɡəl/

prodigal in Tagalog: masakmata. In English, prodigal means wastefully extravagant.

Tagalog words for prodigal

wastefully extravagant
masakmata

English meaning of prodigal

  1. adjective Wastefully extravagant.
  2. adjective Yielding profusely, lavish.
  3. adjective Profuse, lavishly abundant.
  4. adjective Having (selfishly) abandoned a person, group, or ideal.

Full definition of prodigal

prodigal in a sentence

  • He found himself guilty of prodigal spending during the holidays.
  • The prodigal son spent his share of his inheritance until he was destitute.
  • She was a merry person, glad and prodigal of smiles.

Synonyms of prodigal

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Questions about prodigal in Tagalog

What is the meaning of prodigal in Tagalog?
Prodigal in Tagalog is masakmata.
Ano ang prodigal sa Tagalog?
Prodigal: masakmata.
What does prodigal mean in English?
Prodigal means wastefully extravagant.

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