Magsisi (en. To repent)

/mag-si-si/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of acknowledging mistakes or shortcomings.
We should repent for our wrongdoings.
Dapat tayong magsisi sa ating mga nagawang mali.
The manifestation of regret or desire to change one's actions.
After filling the book, he decided to repent.
Pagkatapos ng pagpupuno ng aklat, siya ay nagpasya na magsisi.
A process of reflection and acknowledgment of past mistakes.
Repentance is important to learn lessons from mistakes.
Ang pagsisisi ay mahalaga upang matutunan ang aral mula sa pagkakamali.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'sisi' meaning regret or acknowledgment of a mistake.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Repent now!
A statement urging someone to acknowledge their mistake.
Magsisi ka na!

Related Words

regret
The feeling of remorse or regret over an action or decision.
sisi
change
The process of making a change from wrong decisions.
pagbabago

Slang Meanings

to regret one's mistakes
He regretted not studying.
Nag-magsisi siya sa hindi niya pag-aral.
feeling regret
I regret not calling him.
Nagsisisi na ako kasi hindi ko siya tinawagan.
to remove guilt
He repented to get rid of his guilt.
Nagsisi siya para maalis ang guilt niya.