Pagpopropesa (en. Proposal)

/pag-po-pro-pesa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An offer of an agreement or plan that is expected to be discussed or approved.
His proposal for the new project was accepted by everyone.
Ang pagpopropesa niya ng bagong proyekto ay tinanggap ng lahat.
A form of statement often used in ceremonies such as weddings.
She received a proposal from her boyfriend in front of friends.
Nakatanggap siya ng pagpopropesa mula sa kanyang kasintahan sa harap ng mga kaibigan.
The act of receiving or agreeing to a proposal.
The proposal to his suggestion did not require further discussion.
Ang pagpopropesa sa kanyang imungkahi ay hindi na kailangan pa ng ibang talakayan.

Etymology

from the root word 'proposa' in Spanish meaning 'to offer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

marriage proposal
An offer of marriage to a person.
pagpopropesa ng kasal
proposal review
A process of reviewing a proposal.
pagsusuri ng pagpopropesa

Related Words

proposal story
A story themed around proposals often used in novels or films.
kuwentong pagpopropesa
approval
The process of accepting a proposal.
pagsang-ayon

Slang Meanings

Saying 'yes' for marriage or serious relationship.
Mark really wants to propose to Lisa, so he planned a romantic dinner.
Gusto na talagang mag-pagpopropesa ni Mark kay Lisa, kaya nagplano siya ng romantic dinner.
Approaching a girl or guy to ask about the relationship.
James proposed in front of their whole group of friends.
Nag-pagpopropesa si James sa babae sa harap ng buong barkada nila.
Expressing feelings to someone with romantic intentions.
His proposal was so sweet, everyone cried!
Yung pagpopropesa niya ay sobrang sweet, umiyak pa ang lahat!