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Mapakisap (en. To plead)

ma-pa-ki-sap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A form of verb meaning to communicate or request from someone in a polite or generous manner.

I want to plead with him to explain my side.

Nais kong mapakisap sa kanya upang maipaliwanag ang aking panig.

The act of showing humility or requesting help from others.

In times of crisis, he decided to plead with his friends.

Sa oras ng kagipitan, nagpasya siyang mapakisap sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Etymology

Formed from the root word 'kisap' meaning 'brief action' or 'momentary occurrence'. The prefix 'mapaki-' signifies the ability to communicate or negotiate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to plead with God

to ask for help or guidance from God.

mapakisap sa Diyos

to plead with peers

to ask for help or understanding from others.

mapakisap sa kapwa

Related Words

request

An item being asked for or a statement expressing a request.

pakiusap

Slang Meanings

Please

Just please, I don’t want trouble.

Mapakisap ka na lang, ayoko ng gulo.

Please join

Just please join the event later.

Mapakisap na sumama sa event mamaya.

Just tell him/her

Just please tell him/her that I’m here.

Mapakisap mo na lang sa kanya na andito ako.

Please check

Just please check if my order is there.

Mapakisap nga kung andiyan na ang order ko.