Indulhente (en. Indulgent)

/in-dul-hen-te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Shows leniency or allows a mistake or offense.
He is an indulgent teacher who does not immediately punish his students.
Siya ay isang indulhenteng guro na hindi kaagad nagbibigay ng parusa sa kanyang mga estudyante.
Refers to the nature of being forgiving or soft-hearted.
His indulgent nature helped him get along with people.
Ang kanyang indulhenteng likas na katangian ay nakatulong sa kanya na makasama ang mga tao.
Knowledge or perspective that emphasizes more empathy than discipline.
Indulgent parents often choose to be friends with their children.
Ang indulhenteng mga magulang ay kadalasang pinipiling maging kaibigan ng kanilang mga anak.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'indulgente'

Common Phrases and Expressions

indulgent parents
Parents who give excessive understanding and are not strict.
indulhenteng magulang

Related Words

indulgence
The state of being indulgent or forgiving.
indulhensya

Slang Meanings

fed up
I'm already indulhente with their scenes, they're just the same.
Indulhente na ako sa mga eksena nila, pareho na lang.
tired of the drama
I'm indulhente with the drama in the group, I just want peace.
Indulhente na ako sa mga drama sa grupo, gusto ko na ng tahimik.
no longer interested
I'm indulhente with outings, I don't feel like going out anymore.
Indulhente na ako sa mga gimik, ayaw ko na lumabas.