Magpaubaya (en. To give up oneself)
/maɡ.pa.u.ba.ja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An act of offering oneself or giving power to others.
He decided to give himself up to his parents for a better future.
Nagpasya siyang magpaubaya sa kanyang mga magulang para sa mas magandang kinabukasan.
The act of accepting a situation even if it is difficult.
You need to surrender to the situation to find peace.
Kailangan mong magpaubaya sa kalagayan upang makahanap ng kapayapaan.
Giving trust to others to take care of your interests.
His surrender to his colleague opened up more opportunities.
Ang kanyang magpaubaya sa kanyang kasamahan ay nagbukas ng mas maraming pagkakataon.
Common Phrases and Expressions
surrender to fate
Accept things that will happen without too much resistance.
magpaubaya sa kapalaran
Related Words
humility
A trait of offering oneself for the sake of others.
pagpapakumbaba
sacrifice
The act of putting the welfare of others before oneself.
pagsasakripisyo
Slang Meanings
Gave up in love.
Even if it hurts, I'll just let him go for his happiness.
Kahit na masakit, magpaubaya na lang ako sa kanyang kaligayahan.
Sacrificing for others.
Because she let him go, she was able to fight for her dreams.
Dahil sa magpaubaya sa kanya, nakuha niyang ipaglaban ang kaniyang mga pangarap.
Giving someone else a chance.
By letting go, he showed that their relationship was more important.
Sa magpaubaya, ipinakita niya na mas mahalaga ang kanilang samahan.