Payahan (en. Tolerate)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of allowing or accepting a situation or person.
He tolerated his brother leaving the house.
Siya ay nagpayahan sa kanyang kapatid na umalis sa bahay.
The ability to endure or suffer through uncomfortable or difficult conditions.
They had to tolerate the heat while traveling.
Kailangan nilang magpayahan sa init ng panahon habang naglalakbay.
Having understanding towards the limitations of a person or thing.
He tolerated his friend's shortcomings in conversation.
Nagpayahan siya sa kakulangan ng kanyang kaibigan sa usapan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just tolerate it.
Avoid conflict by accepting.
Magpayahan ka na lang.

Related Words

acceptance
The process of recognizing and accepting something or someone.
pagtanggap
endurance
The ability to suffer or endure difficult situations.
tiis

Slang Meanings

Just for laughs, it doesn't really matter.
Oh wow, we're just messing around here, we have nothing else to do.
Ay grabe, payahan lang tayo dito, wala namang ibang magawa.
Just for fun, even if it has no point.
Let's just mess around, this is just chill.
Sa payahan tayo, chill lang ito.