Palatawad (en. Forgiveness)

pa-la-ta-wad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of asking for forgiveness from a person or God for mistakes or sins.
Forgiveness is important for maintaining a peaceful relationship.
Ang palatawad ay mahalaga sa pagkakaroon ng mapayapang relasyon.
The granting of forgiveness to a person who has sinned.
Sometimes, we need forgiveness to move on in our lives.
Minsan, kailangan natin ng palatawad upang magpatuloy sa ating buhay.
A form of admitting a mistake and the desire to correct it.
Forgiveness shows our sincerity and goodness of heart.
Ang palatawad ay nagpapakita ng ating katotohanan at kabutihan ng loob.

Etymology

From the word 'patawad', meaning seeking forgiveness or atonement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Give forgiveness
The act of granting forgiveness to someone.
Magbigay ng palatawad
Ask for forgiveness
The act of requesting forgiveness from another person.
Humingi ng palatawad

Related Words

forgiveness
Asking for forgiveness from a person or God.
patawad
forgiveness
The process of admitting a mistake and asking for pardon.
tawad

Slang Meanings

Repentance
You really need to forgive people so that you won't carry a heavy heart.
Kailangan mo talagang magpalatawad sa mga tao para hindi ka mabigat ang loob.
Lowering of pride
Sometimes, forgiving is a way to lower one's pride.
Minsan, ang pagpapalatawad ay isang paraan ng pagbaba ng pride.
Let go
Don't make it a habit to not forgive, just let go!
Wag mong gawing habit ang hindi pagpapalatawad, let go mo na!