From root: pagitan
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
namagitan
na-ma-GI-tan
mediated
Present (Incomplete)
namamagitan
na-ma-ma-GI-tan
mediating
Future (Contemplated)
mamamagitan
ma-ma-ma-GI-tan
will mediate
Usage Note
Mamagitan is used when someone acts as a neutral third party to resolve a conflict or intercede between two parties. It is most commonly found in formal contexts such as legal mediation, political negotiations, or serious family matters.
Examples
" Tutulong akong mamagitan sa inyo. "
Natural Translation
I'll help by mediating between you.
Literal Translation
Will-help I mediate at you.
" Nakita ko siyang mamagitan sa gulo. "
Natural Translation
I saw him mediate the trouble.
Literal Translation
Saw I him mediate at trouble.
" Hiniling ng pamilya sa kanilang lolo na mamagitan upang matapos na ang matagal nang away ng magkapatid. "
Natural Translation
The family asked their grandfather to mediate so that the siblings' long-standing quarrel could finally end.
Literal Translation
Requested by-the family at their grandfather to mediate so end already the long already quarrel of siblings.
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