Pangatawanan (en. To uphold)

/paŋatawˈan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of accepting or upholding an obligation or responsibility.

We need to uphold our promises to each other.

Kailangan nating pangatawanan ang ating mga pangako sa isa't isa.

The adherence to promised or established laws or guidelines.

As citizens, we must uphold the laws of our nation.

Bilang mamamayan, dapat nating pangatawanan ang mga batas ng ating bayan.

The acceptance of the consequences of one's actions or promises.

We should uphold the decisions we made.

Dapat tayong pangatawanan ang mga desisyon na ating ginawa.

Derived from the word 'katawan' and the prefix 'pang-', indicating an action or process.

uphold one's word

The adherence or fulfillment of what was said or promised.

pangatawanan ang salita

to uphold the truth

To accept and fight for the truth despite challenges.

pangatawanan ang katotohanan

promise

A statement of intention or obligation that should be fulfilled.

pangako

truth

A state of being true or certain fact.

katotohanan

accept the consequences

You should stand by your decision no matter what happens.

Dapat mo pangatawanan ang ginawa mong desisyon kahit ano pa ang mangyari.

be resilient in challenges

No matter how tough it gets, you need to stand firm against life's challenges.

Kahit gaano kahirap, kailangan mo pangatawanan ang mga hamon sa buhay.