Magpagitna (en. To mediate)
/mag-pah-gi-tna/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes the urging or the act of arriving at an agreement.
We need someone to mediate our dispute.
Kailangan natin ng tao na magpagitna sa ating hidwaan.
The act of calming or resolving a conflict between two parties.
I hope he mediates the misunderstanding between the parents.
Sana ay magpagitna siya sa hindi pagkakaintindihan ng mga magulang.
Providing assistance to maintain the relationship between two sides.
The lawyer needs to mediate to resolve the case.
Kailangang magpagitna ang lawyer upang malutas ang kaso.
Etymology
Derived from the root 'gitna' with the prefix 'mag-'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to mediate in a dispute
to resolve a conflict between two or more people
magpagitna sa pagtatalo
Related Words
mediator
A person or thing that acts as a bridge between conflicting parties.
tagapamagitan
agreement
A document or discussion between two parties.
kasunduan
Slang Meanings
to reconcile or forgive
We need to make peace to end the misunderstanding.
Kailangan natin magpagitna para matapos na ang hindi pagkakaintindihan.
to attempt to resolve a situation
I hope he tries to mediate their conflict.
Sana magpagitna siya sa kanilang alitan.
to suggest a compromise
She should be the one to mediate for them.
Dapat siya ang magpagitna para sa kanila.