Kunsintihin (en. To consent)

kun-sin-ti-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To agree or give permission for something.
He needs to consent to his parents' plans.
Kailangan niyang kunsintihin ang plano ng kanyang mga magulang.
To act or meet the wishes of another person.
Just consent to his request.
Kunsintihin mo na lamang ang kanyang hiling.
To allow an event or situation.
Due to love, she will consent to her siblings.
Dahil sa pagmamahal, kunsintihin niya ang kanyang mga kapatid.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'consentir'

Common Phrases and Expressions

consent to the request
allow a request or wish
kunsintihin ang kahilingan

Related Words

consented
A person who has permission in a situation.
konsentido

Slang Meanings

Supporting an action even if it's wrong
Just let it slide, he's having fun with what he's doing.
Kunsintihin mo na lang siya, eh, nag-enjoy naman siya sa ginagawa niya.
Agreeing with someone even if it's not right
Just go along with his style, he might just get used to it.
Kunsintihin mo na yung style niya, baka masanay na lang yan.