Patawad (en. Forgiveness)

/pataˈwad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of relinquishing anger or resentment towards another person.
He asked for forgiveness from his friend for his mistake.
Humingi siya ng patawad sa kanyang kaibigan dahil sa kanyang nagawang pagkakamali.
State of offering little or no punishment for a wrongdoing.
Forgiveness gives a chance for change and reconciliation.
Ang patawad ay nagbibigay ng pagkakataon para sa pagbabago at pagsasaayos.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tawd' meaning acceptance or granting of forgiveness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Asking for forgiveness
Requesting understanding or forgiveness from someone.
Humihingi ng patawad
Forgiveness for the mistake
Expression of regret for a wrongdoing.
Patawad sa pagkakamali

Related Words

tawad
A higher level of negotiation or conversation for forgiveness.
tawad
to forgive
A verb referring to the process of granting forgiveness.
magpatawad

Slang Meanings

Sorry
I'm sorry, I won't do that again. I'm really sorry.
Patawad, hindi ko na maulit yan. Pasensya na talaga.
Sorry now
I'm sorry now, I just made a mistake.
Sorry na, nagkamali lang ako.
Enough, I'm sorry
Enough, I'm sorry, I don't want to fight anymore.
Tama na, patawad, ayoko nang mag-away.
Sorry, bro
Sorry, bro, I didn't mean to.
Sori, bro, di ko sinasadya.