Pagkapata (en. Forgiveness)

/pagkaˈpata/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of forgiving a person or situation.
Forgiveness is important for peace of mind.
Ang pagkapata ay mahalaga para sa kapayapaan ng isip.
A state of forgiveness that results from understanding.
Forgiveness comes from understanding the mistakes of others.
Ang pagkapata ay nagmumula sa pag-unawa sa pagkakamali ng iba.

Etymology

From the word 'pata', meaning care and connection.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Accepting forgiveness
Recognition and acceptance of a mistake or shortcoming.
Tanggapin ang pagkapata

Related Words

forgiveness
The act of granting forgiveness.
patawad
empathy
A concept related to understanding and forgiveness.
idolatrimia

Slang Meanings

Don't let anger take control of yourself.
How are you? You seem to be going through some resentment.
Kumusta ka? Mukhang pagkapata ang pinagdadaanan mo.
A form of bitterness or anger stemming from a situation.
The resentment he feels about what happened is really hard to shake off.
Yung pagkapata niya sa nangyari ay talagang mahirap tanggalin.
Empathizing with someone who is suffering.
We need to show compassion for the bereaved.
Kailangan natin ng pagkapata para sa mga naulila.