Ipanata (en. Vow)

i-pa-na-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A promise or vow made by a person to God or other people.
His vow is to help those in need.
Ang kanyang ipanata ay upang tumulong sa mga nangangailangan.
A type of promise that usually involves effort or dedication.
Good people have vows that they fulfill in their lives.
Ang mga butihing tao ay may mga ipanata na tinutupad sa kanilang buhay.
A solemn promise that can be dedicated in a mythology or ritual.
In their ceremony, they made a vow to their god.
Sa kanilang seremonya, nagbigay sila ng ipanata sa kanilang diyos.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'panata' which means a promise or vow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To make a vow
To create a solemn commitment to something.
N gumawa ng ipanata

Related Words

vow
A promise made to God or to other people.
panata
oath
A statement affirming the truth or seriousness about something.
sumpa

Slang Meanings

promise that seems unfulfilled
It's like a 'ipanata', we're always waiting for each other but you never stood by it.
Parang ipanata lang, lagi na lang tayong nag-aabangan pero hindi mo naman pinanindigan.
a reproach or accusation towards someone
When we fight, I always say, 'Did you promise to love me?'
Kapag nag-aaway kami, lagi kong sinasabi, 'Ipanata mo ba akong mahalin?'
a self-promise that is hard to fulfill
I made a promise to myself to quit my vice, but I find it hard to stick to it.
Nag-ipanata ako na titigil na sa bisyo, pero nahihirapan akong sundin.