From root: bati
Usage Note
Pagbabati refers to the act of making up or restoring friendship after a conflict or misunderstanding.
Examples
" Maganda ang pagbabati ng magkapatid. "
Natural Translation
The siblings' reconciliation is wonderful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the reconciliation of siblings.
" Mahalaga ang pagbabati ninyo. "
Natural Translation
Your reconciliation is important.
Literal Translation
Important the reconciliation your (plural).
" Matagal man silang hindi nag-uusap, naging madali ang pagbabati nang humingi ng tawad ang nakatatandang kapatid. "
Natural Translation
Although they hadn't spoken for a long time, the reconciliation became easy once the older sibling asked for forgiveness.
Literal Translation
Long though they not talking, became easy the reconciliation when asked of forgiveness the older sibling.
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