Paumanhin (en. Apology)
/pɑʊ.mæn.hin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A word or phrase used to ask for forgiveness.
He asked for forgiveness after the misunderstanding.
Nagtanong siya ng paumanhin matapos ang hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Acknowledgment of one’s mistake or the rights of others.
His apology was accepted by everyone.
Ang kanyang paumanhin ay tanggapin ng lahat.
A declaration of remorse for an action.
He apologized to his friends.
Nagbigay siya ng paumanhin sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Sorry, I was wrong.
A way to acknowledge a mistake.
Paumanhin, mali ako.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Asking for forgiveness for the inconvenience caused.
Patawad sa abala.
Related Words
unity
The importance of understanding and reconciliation after a misunderstanding.
nagkaisa
Slang Meanings
Sorry
Sorry, I can’t join later.
Sori, di ko na kaya mag-join mamaya.
Can I ask for forgiveness?
Can I ask for forgiveness? I didn’t mean to.
Pahingi ng tawad, di ko sinasadya.
My bad
My bad, I was late!
My bad, na-late ako!
Sorry about that
Sorry about that, there was traffic.
Pasensya na, nagkagulo sa traffic.