Magpaunlak (en. To grant)
/maɡ.pa.un.lak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To give a chance or permission to another person.
He granted his friend's request.
Nagpaunlak siya sa kahilingan ng kanyang kaibigan.
To lower expectations or standards for others.
He accommodated the invitations even though he didn't like them.
Nagpaunlak siya sa mga imbitasyon kahit na hindi niya ito gusto.
To cooperate or compromise with the decisions of others.
He went along with the group's decision instead of fighting it.
Nagpaunlak siya sa desisyon ng grupo sa halip na labanan ito.
Etymology
to give a chance or to agree
Common Phrases and Expressions
granted the request
gave permission or a chance to someone else's request
nagpaunlak sa request
Related Words
grant
The act of giving a chance or permission.
paunlak
Slang Meanings
to give time or leeway to others
Sure, you should accommodate him, he might just need someone to be with.
Sige, magpaunlak ka sa kanya, baka kailangan lang niya ng kasama.
to compromise or go along with someone
Just chill, just go along with what your friend wants.
Chill ka lang, magpaunlak ka na lang sa gusto ng kaibigan mo.
to hold firm and listen to other opinions
Sometimes you also need to accommodate others to grow.
Minsan kailangan mo ring magpaunlak sa iba para umunlad.