Magparaya (en. To yield)
/maɡ.pa.ˈra.ja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes yielding or transferring rights or privileges to others.
We should yield for peace.
Dapat tayong magparaya para sa kapayapaan.
Recognizing the value of others by giving them a chance.
Sometimes, it is more important to yield than to argue.
Minsan, mahalaga ang magparaya kaysa makipagtalo.
The act of turning away from one's own interests for the benefit of others.
We need to yield to their decisions.
Kailangan nating magparaya sa kanilang mga desisyon.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'paraya' meaning 'to pass on' or 'to bestow'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
yield to others
give a chance or right to others
magparaya sa iba
Related Words
acceptance
The process of accepting the ideas or person of others.
pagtanggap
agreement
The establishment of an agreement between people.
pagkakasunduan
Slang Meanings
to give way or accommodate the well-being of others
Sometimes, you really need to magparaya for peace.
Minsan, kailangan mo talagang magparaya para sa kapayapaan.
to surrender or give way
When he gets angry, just magparaya.
Pag nagalit siya, magparaya ka na lang.