Payagan (en. Allow)

pa-ya-gan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Give permission for something.
Allow me to go out tonight.
Payagan mo akong lumabas ngayong gabi.
Accept the wishes of others.
Allow the children in their decisions.
Payagan ang mga bata sa kanilang mga desisyon.
Provide proper consent or permission.
We should allow their request.
Dapat nating payagan ang kanilang kahilingan.

Etymology

from the root 'paya' meaning 'permission'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Allow it now
Expressing agreement or permission.
Payagan na

Related Words

permission
The act of granting consent or approval.
pahintulot
comparison
Providing a similar or identical occurrence.
pahintulad

Slang Meanings

Go ahead, it's all good!
Let her go, there's nothing wrong with it.
Payagan mo na siya, wala namang masama.
Maybe just give in or want to agree now.
Just accept that, go ahead and agree.
Tanggapin mo na yan, payagan mo na.
Do what you want, no obstacles.
Just go ahead with your plans, just do it!
Payagan mo na ang mga plano mo, go lang!