Allow in Tagalog

Allow in Tagalog translates to “payagan” or “pahintulutan” in Filipino. This important verb expresses permission, giving consent, or enabling something to happen in various social and formal situations.

Learning how to use “allow” in Tagalog is essential for polite communication and understanding Filipino customs around permission and consent. Explore the complete translation with practical examples below.

[Words] = Allow

[Definition]:
– Allow /əˈlaʊ/
– Verb 1: To give permission for something to happen or someone to do something.
– Verb 2: To let someone have or do something; to permit.
– Verb 3: To make provision for; to provide or set aside.
– Verb 4: To admit or accept as valid; to acknowledge.

[Synonyms] = Payagan, Pahintulutan, Bigyan ng pahintulot, Pagbigyan, Patulutan, Hayaan, Ipahintulot

[Example]:
– Ex1_EN: My parents don’t allow me to stay out late on weekdays.
– Ex1_PH: Hindi ako pinapayagan ng aking mga magulang na manatili sa labas nang gabi sa mga araw ng linggo.

– Ex2_EN: Please allow me to introduce myself before we begin the meeting.
– Ex2_PH: Mangyaring payagan ninyo akong ipakilala ang aking sarili bago tayo magsimula ng pulong.

– Ex3_EN: The school will allow students to use their phones during lunch break.
– Ex3_PH: Papayagan ng paaralan ang mga estudyante na gamitin ang kanilang mga telepono sa oras ng tanghalian.

– Ex4_EN: We must allow extra time for traffic when traveling to the airport.
– Ex4_PH: Dapat tayong maglaan ng karagdagang oras para sa trapiko kapag naglalakbay sa paliparan.

– Ex5_EN: The teacher allowed him to submit his assignment one day late.
– Ex5_PH: Pinayagan siya ng guro na ipasa ang kanyang takdang-aralin nang isang araw na huli.