Magkumpisal (en. To confess)

/mag.kum.pi.sal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of acknowledging a sin or mistake.
We must confess before Easter.
Dapat tayong magkumpisal bago ang Paskua.
The admission of a person regarding their wrongdoings.
He started to confess to his teacher.
Nagsimula siyang magkumpisal sa kanyang guro.
The act of disclosing secret sins to a priest or spiritual advisor.
I will confess to the priest tomorrow.
Magkumpisal ako sa pari bukas.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'complete' and 'word'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

confess before Christmas
A tradition that states the acknowledgment of sins before Christmas arrives.
magkumpisal bago magpasko

Related Words

confession
The ceremony or process of acknowledging sins.
kumpisal
church
A place of worship where confession typically takes place.
simbahan

Slang Meanings

To share secrets
Come on, confess who your crush is!
Sige na, magkumpisal ka na kung sino 'yung crush mo!
Lying
Why don't you just confess to the silly things you did?
Bakit hindi ka na lang magkumpisal sa mga ginawa mong kalokohan?
To admit a mistake
Just confess! I know you're feeling really guilty.
Magkumpisal ka na! Alam kong guilt na guilt ka na.