Magpenitensya (en. To do penance)

/maɡ.pə.ni.tɛn.ʃa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of performing penance.
Do penance to be forgiven for your sins.
Magpenitensya ka upang mapatawad ang iyong mga kasalanan.
The process of showing repentance through hardships or sacrifices.
Many people do penance during Lent.
Maraming tao ang nagmamagpenitensya sa panahon ng Kuwaresma.
To engage in an action of accepting and taking responsibility for mistakes.
You need to do penance if you want to make amends.
Kailangan mong magpenitensya kung nais mong muling makabawi.

Etymology

from the word 'penitensya' meaning repentance or suffering as a form of worship.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do penance for sins
Performing hardships as a sign of repentance for wrongdoing.
magpenitensya para sa mga kasalanan
to do penance to God
Seeking forgiveness from God through sacrifices.
magpenitensya sa Diyos

Related Words

penance
A form of repentance and sacrifice to attain forgiveness.
penitensya
repentance
The feeling of regret for wrongdoings.
pagsisisi

Slang Meanings

to make oneself suffer
You need to do penance for the wrong things you've done, so just make yourself suffer.
Kailangan mong magpenitensya para sa mga nagawa mong mali, kaya't magpakahirap ka na lang.
to forgive oneself
It's okay to do penance, but don't forget to forgive yourself.
Okay lang na magpenitensya, pero huwag kalimutan na magpatawad sa sarili mo.
to suffer
He said he would do penance by suffering from his wrong decisions.
Sabi niya, magpenitensya siya sa pamamagitan ng pagdusa sa mga maling desisyon niya.
to be a hero
He feels like he is doing penance when he makes sacrifices for others, like being a hero.
Feeling niya, magpenitensya siya kapag nagpakahirap siya sa ibang tao, parang nagpapaka-hero.