From root: amin
Usage Note
Pag-amin refers to the act of confessing or admitting a mistake. Pag-amin sa pagkakamali ay tanda ng pagpapakumbaba means admitting a mistake is a sign of humility.
Examples
" Salamat sa iyong pag-amin. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for your confession.
Literal Translation
Thanks to your confession.
" Salamat sa iyong pag-amin. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for your confession.
Literal Translation
Thanks to your confession.
" Hindi naging madali ang pag-amin niya sa nagawang kasalanan, ngunit nagdulot ito ng kapayapaan sa kanyang konsiyensiya. "
Natural Translation
His confession of the sin he committed was not easy, but it brought peace to his conscience.
Literal Translation
Not became easy the confession his to committed sin, but brought it of peace to his conscience.
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