Promising in Tagalog

“Promising” in Tagalog translates to “nakapagpapahiwatig ng maganda” or “may pangako,” depending on context. It describes something showing signs of future success or the act of making a commitment. Discover its full meaning and usage in Filipino conversations below.

[Words] = Promising

[Definition]

• Promising /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/
• Adjective: Showing signs of future success or potential; likely to turn out well.
• Verb: Present participle of “promise” – committing oneself to do or give something.

[Synonyms] = Nakapagpapahiwatig ng maganda, May pag-asa, Matagumpay, May potensyal, Nakakahikayat, Pangako (verb form)

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The young athlete shows promising talent in basketball.
• Ex1_PH: Ang batang atleta ay nagpapakita ng nakapagpapahiwatig ng magandang talento sa basketball.
• Ex2_EN: The initial test results are very promising for the new treatment.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga unang resulta ng pagsusulit ay napaka-nakapagpapahiwatig ng maganda para sa bagong paggamot.
• Ex3_EN: She is a promising student with excellent grades.
• Ex3_PH: Siya ay isang estudyanteng may pag-asa na may napakagandang mga marka.
• Ex4_EN: He keeps promising to help but never follows through.
• Ex4_PH: Patuloy siyang nangako na tutulong pero hindi kailanman tinutupad.
• Ex5_EN: The startup’s promising business model attracted many investors.
• Ex5_PH: Ang nakapagpapahiwatig ng magandang modelo ng negosyo ng startup ay nakaakit ng maraming namumuhunan.