From root: ako
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
umako
u-ma-KO
took responsibility
Present (Incomplete)
umaako
u-ma-a-KO
taking responsibility
Future (Contemplated)
aako
a-a-KO
will take responsibility
Usage Note
Umako is used when an individual voluntarily takes responsibility or accountability for a debt, mistake, or duty, often on behalf of others or to own up to a fault. It is commonly heard in formal or serious contexts involving financial obligations or moral responsibility.
Examples
" Umako siya ng pagkakamali. "
Natural Translation
He took responsibility for the mistake.
Literal Translation
Took-responsibility he of mistake.
" Gusto niyang umako ng pagkakamali. "
Natural Translation
He wants to take responsibility for the mistake.
Literal Translation
Want he take-responsibility of mistake.
" Bagaman hindi naman siya ang may kasalanan, umako pa rin siya para hindi madamay ang kanyang kapatid. "
Natural Translation
Even though it wasn't his fault, he still took responsibility so that his sibling wouldn't be dragged in.
Literal Translation
Although not really he the has fault, took-responsibility still he so not be-dragged-in the his sibling.
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