Papanagutin (en. To make responsible)

/papa-na-gu-tin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Expresses the existence of responsibility for a person or group.
Teachers will hold the students accountable for their actions.
Ang mga guro ay papanagutin ang mga mag-aaral sa kanilang mga aksyon.
Creates a method to encourage accountability.
He should be held accountable for his decisions in the company.
Dapat siyang papanagutin sa kanyang mga desisyon sa kumpanya.
The recognition of a person's faults or shortcomings.
We need to hold the leaders accountable for their shortcomings.
Kailangan nating papanagutin ang mga lider sa kanilang mga pagkukulang.

Etymology

From the root word 'panagot' which means 'to be held accountable,' with the affixes 'pa-' and 'tin.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

hold everyone accountable
A statement that everyone will be responsible.
papanagutin ang lahat

Related Words

accountability
The state of being responsible or accountable for something.
pananagutan
responsibility
The obligation to do or perform something.
responsibilidad

Slang Meanings

To hold accountable
He needs to be held accountable for his actions, it's just like he's being 'paping' in the scenes!
Kailangan siyang papanagutin sa ginawa niyang kalokohan, parang papasalan lang naanook sa mga eksena!
To demand payment or accountability
He needs to be held accountable, always being asked to settle up his debts!
Dapat siyang papanagutin, lagi na lang sisingilin sa utang niya!
To face or confront
When you do something wrong, you should be held accountable, you need to face the people!
Kapag may nagawa kang mali, dapat mo siyang papanagutin, ihaharap mo siya sa mga tao!