Tanggap (en. Accept)
ˈtaŋɡap
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
In Filipino, 'tanggap' is a verb meaning to receive something or someone.
I accept your job offer.
Tanggap ko ang iyong alok sa trabaho.
It also means to accept an idea or opinion.
He received many opinions but only accepted the reasonable ones.
Nakatanggap siya ng maraming opinyon ngunit tinanggap lamang ang mga makatuwiran.
It can refer to accepting a situation or condition.
He needs to accept the reality of his situation.
Kailangan niyang tanggapin ang katotohanan tungkol sa kanyang kalagayan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I accept
the acceptance of something or an offer.
tanggap ko
received
a timely or exciting offer or item received.
nakatanggap
Related Words
agreement
Means to support or accept an idea or proposal.
pagsang-ayon
invitation
Means an invitation or a beckoning, which may call for acceptance.
halina
Slang Meanings
Accept or take back
I totally got the news, but I still need to charge forward.
Tangap na tangap na ako sa balita, pero kailangan kong sugod pa rin.
Powerless or defenseless
I just accept the criticisms, there's nothing I can do.
Tangap na lang ako sa mga batikos, wala na akong magagawa.
Alright then
Let's just accept the call, let's go!
Tangap na tayo sa tawag, let's go na!