Kompromiso (en. Compromise)

kom-pro-mi-so

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An agreement in which each party modifies their demands.
The partners made a compromise to maintain their friendship.
Ang mga magkasosyo ay gumawa ng kompromiso upang mapanatili ang pagkakaibigan.
The state of having an agreement reached by concession.
Compromise is essential in successful negotiations.
Mahalaga ang kompromiso sa matagumpay na negosasyon.
A sacrifice of certain aspects of a position in exchange for others.
Their relationship grew through the compromises they made.
Ang kanilang relasyon ay umunlad sa mga kompromiso na kanilang ginawa.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'compromiso'

Common Phrases and Expressions

compromise is hard
It’s easy to express opinions, but hard to make agreements.
mahirap ang kompromiso

Related Words

compromiser
A person involved in making a compromise.
kompromiser

Slang Meanings

agreement or arrangement where two parties come to a consensus
We need to compromise to end the conflict.
Kailangan nating magkompromiso para matapos na ang sigalot.
showing understanding or yielding to another person
Sometimes, compromise is more important than pride.
Minsan, ang kompromiso ay mas mahalaga kaysa sa pride.
settling a misunderstanding
In the end, we compromised on the money issue.
Sa huli, nagkompromiso kami sa isyu ng pera.