Managot (en. To answer or to hold accountable)

ma-na-got

Meaning & Definition

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verb

to respond to a question or need

He should answer for his actions.

Dapat siyang managot sa kanyang mga aksyon.

to be accountable for actions or decisions

It is his duty to answer for the problems in the project.

Tungkulin niyang managot sa mga problema sa proyekto.

to provide an explanation or justification

He needs to answer for what he said.

Kailangan niyang managot sa kanyang mga sinabi.

held accountable under the law

to explain or respond according to established laws

managot sa batas

accountability

the state of being responsible or accountable

pananagutan

To pay one's debts or responsibilities

Before you can leave, you need to settle your debts.

Bago ka makaalis, kailangan mong managot sa mga inutang mo.

To explain or account for one's mistakes

You need to answer for your mischief in school.

Kailangan mong managot sa mga ginawa mong kalokohan sa paaralan.

To speak or act with accountability

Be careful with what you say; you have to account for your words.

Maging maingat ka sa sinasabi mo, kailangan mong managot sa mga salita mo.