Indulge in Tagalog

Indulge in Tagalog translates to “magpakasawa,” “pagbigyan,” or “magpakasasa” depending on context—whether treating yourself to something pleasurable, spoiling someone, or allowing yourself an activity. These distinctions help express self-gratification and permissiveness accurately in Filipino.

Explore how “indulge” adapts across different scenarios in Tagalog—from treating yourself to desserts, to spoiling children with gifts, to engaging in favorite hobbies. Master the exact translations that capture both pleasure-seeking and permissive actions in Filipino culture below.

[Words] = Indulge

[Definition]:
– Indulge /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
– Verb 1: To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something, especially something considered as a special treat.
– Verb 2: To satisfy or yield to the wishes or desires of someone, often to an excessive degree.
– Verb 3: To become involved in an activity, especially one that is relaxing or pleasurable.
– Verb 4: To allow someone to have or do whatever they want in a way that may not be good for them.

[Synonyms] = Magpakasawa, Magpakasasa, Pagbigyan, Lugudin, Sundin ang nais, Pahintulutan, Magpaka-aliw, Bigyan ng luho, Sumunod sa gusto, Magpakalugod

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: After a stressful week at work, she decided to indulge in a chocolate cake and her favorite movie.
– Ex1_PH: Pagkatapos ng isang nakakapagod na linggo sa trabaho, nagpasya siyang magpakasawa sa tsokolateng cake at sa kanyang paboritong pelikula.

– Ex2_EN: Parents should not indulge their children too much or they might become spoiled and demanding.
– Ex2_PH: Ang mga magulang ay hindi dapat sobrang pagbigyan ang kanilang mga anak o baka maging masyadong maarte at mapag-utos sila.

– Ex3_EN: During vacation, I love to indulge in reading books and spending hours at the beach.
– Ex3_PH: Sa panahon ng bakasyon, mahilig akong magpakasasa sa pagbabasa ng mga libro at gumugol ng maraming oras sa dalampasigan.

– Ex4_EN: He would occasionally indulge himself with an expensive massage at the luxury spa downtown.
– Ex4_PH: Paminsan-minsan ay nagpapakalugod siya sa sarili sa mamahaling masahe sa luho na spa sa sentro ng lungsod.

– Ex5_EN: The grandmother tends to indulge her grandchildren by buying them toys and sweets whenever they visit.
– Ex5_PH: Ang lola ay palaging lumulugudin ang kanyang mga apo sa pamamagitan ng pagbili sa kanila ng laruan at matamis tuwing bumibisita sila.