Eskosesa (en. Excuse)

/ɛs.koˈsɛ.sə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A reason or explanation given to absolve oneself from a mistake or shortcoming.

He gave an excuse to explain his lateness to class.

Nagbigay siya ng eskosesa upang ipaliwanag ang kanyang pagka-late sa klase.

A statement used to request forgiveness for a mistake.

You need to give a good excuse if you want to be forgiven.

Kailangan mong magbigay ng magandang eskosesa kung nais mong mapatawad.

A statement or reason that shows understanding.

His excuse proved that he had an understanding of the situation.

Ang kanyang eskosesa ay nagpatunay na siya ay may pag-unawa sa sitwasyon.

Refers to a label or indication of the status of something or a situation.

to ask for an excuse

to request a reason for a mistake

humingi ng eskosesa

I have no excuse

I cannot explain my mistake

wala akong eskosesa

forgiveness

The process of accepting a mistake and being willing not to retaliate.

pagpapatawad

responsibility

The obligation for one's actions or decisions.

responsibilidad

Dramatic person who loves to overemphasize things.

Mia is so dramatic about small problems, you'd think it's the end of the world.

Sobrang esko-sesa ni Mia sa mga maliliit na problema, akala mo'y katapusan na ng mundo.

Deliberately or unnecessarily exaggerating problems that shouldn't be a concern.

Don't be so dramatic, that's not that serious.

Huwag ka ngang esko-sesa, hindi naman ganon ka-seryoso 'yan.