From root: amin
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inamin
i-na-MIN
admitted
Present (Incomplete)
inaamin
i-na-a-MIN
admitting
Future (Contemplated)
aaminin
a-a-mi-NIN
will admit
Usage Note
Aminin is used when an individual needs to confess a truth, mistake, or feelings to someone else. It is often employed in both serious confrontations and lighthearted conversations when asking someone to be honest about their intentions or actions.
Examples
" Aminin mo na ang mali mo. "
Natural Translation
Just admit your mistake.
Literal Translation
Admit you already the mistake your.
" Kailangan mong aminin ang totoo. "
Natural Translation
You need to admit the truth.
Literal Translation
Need you admit the truth.
" Mahirap aminin ang pagkakamali, ngunit ito ang unang hakbang para mapagkatiwalaan ka muli ng iyong mga kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
It's hard to admit a mistake, but it's the first step toward being trusted again by your friends.
Literal Translation
Difficult admit the mistake, but this the first step to be-trusted you again by your friends.
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