Pasintabi (en. Pardon me)

pah-sin-tah-bee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A statement expressing a request for permission or an apology before proceeding with something.

Excuse me, may I ask for your help?

Pasintabi, maaari bang makilabang humiling sa inyo?

A form of respect to the person being addressed, recognizing their feelings or situation.

Excuse me to those present, they have returned to their seats.

Pasintabi sa mga nandoon, sila ay bumalik na sa kanilang mga upuan.

Excuse me

A polite way of asking for attention or permission.

Pasintabi po

apology

A translation of asking for forgiveness or recognizing a mistake.

paumanhin

consent

A word emphasizing the request for permission before doing something.

sintabi

A casual request or apology sometimes

Excuse me, but I can't accept your offer.

Pasintabi, pero hindi ko matanggap ang alok mo.

A request that shows appreciation to others

Excuse me, I don't want to interrupt your conversation.

Pasintabi, ayaw ko sanang maging sagabal sa usapan ninyo.