Forgive in Tagalog

“Forgive” in Tagalog is “Magpatawad” or “Patawarin” – essential words in Filipino culture where forgiveness and reconciliation hold deep significance. Understanding these terms and their usage will help you express compassion and mercy in meaningful conversations.

[Words] = Forgive

[Definition]:

• Forgive /fərˈɡɪv/
• Verb 1: To stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake.
• Verb 2: To cancel a debt or obligation.
• Verb 3: To grant pardon for a wrongdoing.

[Synonyms] = Magpatawad, Patawarin, Pagtawarin, Ipatawad, Magpaumanhin, Pawalang-sala

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Please forgive me for my mistakes and give me another chance.
• Ex1_PH: Pakiusap patawarin mo ako sa aking mga pagkakamali at bigyan mo ako ng isa pang pagkakataon.
• Ex2_EN: It takes courage to forgive someone who has hurt you deeply.
• Ex2_PH: Kailangan ng tapang upang magpatawad sa taong lubos kang nasaktan.
• Ex3_EN: God will forgive us if we sincerely repent our sins.
• Ex3_PH: Patatawarin tayo ng Diyos kung tayo ay tunay na magsisisi sa ating mga kasalanan.
• Ex4_EN: I cannot forgive myself for letting my family down.
• Ex4_PH: Hindi ko mapatawad ang aking sarili sa pagbigo ko sa aking pamilya.
• Ex5_EN: Learning to forgive others brings peace to your heart.
• Ex5_PH: Ang pag-aaral na magpatawad sa iba ay nagdudulot ng kapayapaan sa iyong puso.