Mangako (en. To promise)

maŋaˈkaʊ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To take on an obligation or promise to someone.

Promise you won't leave them.

Mangako ka nang hindi mo sila iiwan.

To give a vow or agreement.

He promised that he would be faithful to his wife.

Mangako siya na magiging matapat siya sa kanyang asawa.

To offer a promise for the future.

Promise that you will help with her project.

Mangako ka na tutulong ka sa kanyang proyekto.

From a biblical term meaning 'to promise' or 'to vow'.

Promise me

I promise you

Mangako ka sa akin

Promise of fidelity

Mangako ng katapatan

promise

An agreement or promise made to another person.

pangako

to take an oath

The act of assuming a binding obligation.

sumumpa

Endless story or gossip.

There, what ate said is like a shaggy dog story, it's never-ending.

Ayun, kwento ni ate, parang mangako na lang, walang katapusan.

Just flattery or promises that won't be fulfilled.

Don't make promises, bro! That might just be all talk.

Huwag kang mangako, pare! Baka puro bola lang yan.