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    Penitent (en. Magsisisi)

    ˈpɛnɪstənt

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    repentant or feeling remorse.
    He is a penitent who prayed for his mistakes.
    Siya ay isang penitent na nagdasal para sa kanyang mga pagkakamali.
    expressing repentance.
    His penitent behavior showed true change.
    Ang kanyang penitent na asal ay nagpakita ng tunay na pagbabago.

    Etymology

    from Latin 'paenitens', meaning 'repentant'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    penitent heart
    a heart full of remorse
    penitent heart

    Related Words

    repentance
    the feeling brought about by neglect or wrongdoing.
    pagsisisi

    Slang Meanings

    I realized that I was wrong.
    I am truly penitent about what I did, which is why I asked for forgiveness.
    Penitent na penitent na ako sa ginawa kong iyon, kaya humingi ako ng tawad.
    Regretting one’s sins.
    He is truly penitent; he couldn’t sleep due to his troubled conscience.
    Talagang penitent siya, hindi na siya nakatulog sa pagkabagabag ng kanyang konsensya.