Mapagupasala (en. Forgiving)

/ma.pa.ɡu.pa.sa.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means having the quality or ability to forgive.
A forgiving person easily understands the mistakes of others.
Ang isang mapagupasala na tao ay madaling umunawa sa pagkakamali ng iba.
Describes a person who does not hold grudges or retaliate for mistakes.
He is a forgiving leader who accepts the faults of his staff.
Siya ay isang mapagupasala na lider na tinatanggap ang mga pagkukulang ng kanyang mga kawani.

Etymology

Root word: 'upasala' derived from 'forgiveness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

forgiving at heart
Having the ability to forgive from the depth of the heart.
mapagupasala sa puso

Related Words

forgiveness
The process of letting go of resentment and giving another chance.
patawad

Slang Meanings

someone who holds grudges or resentment
Hey, you're being too grudge-holding, just chill!
Uy, mapagupasala ka naman sa lahat, chill lang!
one who brings drama to everything
You're so dramatic, I'm getting tired of you!
Ang dami mong mapagupasala, nakaka-drama na ako sa'yo!