From root: bati
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbati
nag-ba-TI
reconciled
Present (Incomplete)
nagbabati
nag-ba-ba-TI
reconciling
Future (Contemplated)
magbabati
mag-ba-ba-TI
will reconcile
Usage Note
Magbati is used when two people reconcile or make up after a disagreement or quarrel. It is commonly used in social contexts to encourage friends or family members to restore their relationship.
Examples
" Nagbati na kami ng kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My sibling and I have already reconciled.
Literal Translation
Reconciled already we of sibling my.
" Gusto ko nang magbati tayo. "
Natural Translation
I want us to reconcile already.
Literal Translation
Want I already reconcile we.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang hindi pagkikibuan, sa wakas ay nagbati ang magkaibigan dahil sa pamamagitan ng kanilang guro. "
Natural Translation
After a long period of not speaking to each other, the two friends finally reconciled because of their teacher's mediation.
Literal Translation
After of long not speaking-to-each-other, at end reconciled the friends because of mediation of their teacher.
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