Mapagpatawad (en. Forgiving)

[ma-pag-pa-ta-wad]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Able to forgive others.
He is a forgiving person who does not hold grudges.
Siya ay isang mapagpatawad na tao na hindi nag-iimbot ng sama ng loob.
Pertaining to a person's trait of being easy to forgive.
Forgiveness is an important trait in relationships.
Ang pagiging mapagpatawad ay isang mahalagang katangian sa pakikipag-ugnayan.
Shows understanding and appreciation for the mistakes of others.
A forgiving heart can accept the mistakes of others.
Ang mapagpatawad na puso ay kayang tumanggap ng pagkakamali ng ibang tao.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'patawad' which means the act of forgiving.

Common Phrases and Expressions

forgiving by nature
A person who easily forgives the mistakes of others.
mapagpatawad sa kalikasan

Related Words

forgiveness
The act of granting pardon to others.
patawad
accept
The understanding of others' mistakes and willingness to accept them.
tanggapin

Slang Meanings

soft-hearted
Even though many made mistakes, he/she is forgiving; he/she really has a soft heart.
Kahit na maraming nagkamali, mapagpatawad siya; talagang malambot ang puso niya.
quick to forget
He/she isn't angry; this person is quick to forget, so he/she is really forgiving.
Hindi siya galit, madaling makalimot ang tao na 'to, kaya mapagpatawad talaga.
just cool
Oh, he's/she's just cool; really forgiving even if you insult him/her.
Naku, cool lang siya; mapagpatawad talaga kahit na insultuhin mo.