pagpapaalam
act of asking permission
From root: paalam
Usage Note
Pagpapaalam refers to the polite act of informing someone or seeking their consent before leaving or starting an activity.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang pagpapaalam. "
Natural Translation
Asking permission is important.
Literal Translation
Important the act-of-asking-permission.
" Kailangan ang pagpapaalam sa boss. "
Natural Translation
Asking permission from the boss is necessary.
Literal Translation
Need the act-of-asking-permission to boss.
" Bago umalis ang mga bata, itinuro sa kanila ang kahalagahan ng pagpapaalam sa kanilang mga magulang. "
Natural Translation
Before the children left, they were taught the importance of asking permission from their parents.
Literal Translation
Before leave the plural child, taught to them the importance of act-of-asking-permission to their plural parent.
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