From root: ako
Usage Note
Pag-ako describes the voluntary acceptance of a duty, charge, or liability. It is often used in legal or moral contexts when someone admits to a fault.
Examples
" Salamat sa iyong pag-ako. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for taking responsibility.
Literal Translation
Thanks for your assumption-of-responsibility.
" Salamat sa pag-ako ng trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Thanks for assuming responsibility for the work.
Literal Translation
Thanks in assumption-of-responsibility of work.
" Ang kanyang bukas na pag-ako sa pagkakamali ang naging dahilan kung bakit siya pinatawad ng lahat. "
Natural Translation
His open acceptance of the mistake was the reason why everyone forgave him.
Literal Translation
The his open assumption-of-responsibility on mistake the became reason why he was-forgiven by all.
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