Mapagpaubaya (en. Sacrifical)
/ma.paɡ.pa.u.ba.ja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Showing concern for others and willing to give or compromise.
He is a sacrificial person, willing to give up his dreams for his family.
Siya ay isang mapagpaubaya na tao, handang ipagkaloob ang kanyang mga pangarap para sa kanyang pamilya.
Characterized by being forgiving and ready to accept defeat or shortcomings.
His sacrificial nature paved the way for the progress of his friends.
Ang kanyang mapagpaubaya na kalikasan ay nagbigay-daan sa pag-unlad ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
Etymology
From the root word 'paubaya' meaning to give or to accept.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sacrificial to others
Willing to give or help others.
mapagpaubaya sa kapwa
sacrificial heart
A heart that is ready to understand and forgive.
mapagpaubayang puso
Related Words
surrender
The act of accepting or giving things or situations into the hands of others.
paubaya
Slang Meanings
giving way
He is generous in letting go of his ex, so he is leaving without any hard feelings.
Siya'y mapagpaubaya sa kanyang ex, kaya't iniiwan na niya ito nang walang sama ng loob.
thank you for understanding
I am supportive of your decision, thank you for understanding my situation.
Mapagpaubaya ako sa iyong desisyon, salamat sa pag-unawa sa sitwasyon ko.
seeking peace
Alex is forgiving, always looking for peace in misunderstandings.
Mapagpaubaya si Alex, palaging naghahanap ng kapayapaan sa mga hindi pagkakaintindihan.