Pagpapatawad (en. Forgiveness)

/paɡ.pa.ta.wad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Act of forgiving a mistake or offense.
Forgiveness is important to truly move on.
Mahalaga ang pagpapatawad upang tuluyang makapag-move on.
Giving a person a chance to change after a mistake.
His forgiveness gave hope to the one who erred.
Ang kanyang pagpapatawad ay nagbigay ng pag-asa sa nagkamali.
A process that may require time and effort.
True forgiveness does not happen instantly.
Ang tunay na pagpapatawad ay hindi nangyayari agad-agad.

Etymology

Originating from the root word 'patawad' meaning forgiveness or having mercy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Forgiveness is important
Forgiveness is essential for maintaining good relationships.
Mahalaga ang pagpapatawad
Self-forgiveness
The process of understanding and accepting one’s own mistakes.
Pagpapatawad sa sarili

Related Words

forgiveness
A term that refers to having compassion or understanding for a mistake.
patawad
repentance
A process of correcting oneself after a mistake.
pagbabalik-loob

Slang Meanings

Restoration or forgiveness towards someone.
I need to give him a second chance and forgiveness.
Kailangan kong magbigay ng second chance at pagpapatawad sa kanya.
No hard feelings.
I have no hard feelings towards you, I’ve forgiven you.
Wala na akong sama ng loob sa iyo, nagpapatawad na ako.
As long as we forgive each other, it’s all good.
It’s fine no matter what, as long as we forgive each other.
Okay lang kahit ano, basta't magkapatawad tayo.