From root: amin
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
umamin
u-ma-MIN
admitted
Present (Incomplete)
umaamin
u-ma-a-MIN
admitting
Future (Contemplated)
aamin
a-a-MIN
will admit
Usage Note
Umamin is used when a person voluntarily confesses to a mistake, a secret, or romantic feelings towards someone else. It is a common term in daily conversations and Filipino pop culture, often associated with 'coming clean' or making a declaration of love.
Examples
" Umamin na siya sa kasalanan. "
Natural Translation
He already admitted to the mistake.
Literal Translation
Admitted already he to fault.
" Kailangan mong umamin sa nanay mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to admit it to your mom.
Literal Translation
Need you admit at mother your.
" Matagal man siyang nag-alinlangan, umamin din sa wakas ang binata sa kaniyang nararamdaman. "
Natural Translation
Even though he hesitated for a long time, the young man finally admitted his feelings.
Literal Translation
Long though he hesitated, admitted also at end the young-man to his feeling.
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