Pagtatapat (en. Confession)

pag-ta-ta-pat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of telling the truth or secrets to others.
A big step is confessing to his parents about his mistakes.
Isang malaking hakbang ang pagtatapat sa kanyang mga magulang tungkol sa kanyang mga pagkakamali.
The process of admitting mistakes or sins.
Confession is an important part of forgiveness.
Ang pagtatapat ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng pagpapatawad.
A statement that contains sincere feelings.
His confession to her was full of emotion.
Ang kanyang pagtatapat sa kanya ay puno ng emosyon.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'tapat' meaning 'to be honest or sincere'

Common Phrases and Expressions

confession of feelings
admitting feelings to someone
pagtatapat ng nararamdaman
confession to the truth
telling the truth even when it's hard
pagtatapat sa katotohanan

Related Words

honest
telling the truth and having no secrets
tapat
admission
the process of admitting mistakes
huli

Slang Meanings

Giving the truth or being honest about one's feelings.
I don't want to hide anymore, I want to make a confession to her.
Ayoko nang magtago, gusto ko nang gumawa ng pagtatapat sa kanya.
Admision of feelings or secrets.
Finally, I got the chance for a confession with my best friend.
Sa wakas, nagkaroon na ako ng pagkakataon para sa isang pagtatapat sa bestfriend ko.
Opening up to someone else.
It's easy for him to make a confession, I'm always listening.
Madali lang kasi sa kanya ang gumawa ng pagtatapat, palagi akong nakikinig.
Serious conversation about feelings.
We needed to have a confession about our relationship.
Kinailangan naming magkaroon ng pagtatapat tungkol sa aming relasyon.