pangako
pangákò with stress marks
promise
Usage Note
Pangako is commonly used as a noun, but it becomes the verb mangako when saying 'to make a promise.' It is most frequently paired with the verb tuparin (to fulfill), reflecting the high value placed on keeping one's word in Filipino culture.
Examples
" Tutuparin ko ang pangako ko. "
Natural Translation
I will keep my promise.
Literal Translation
Will-fulfill I the promise my.
" Tuparin mo ang iyong pangako. "
Natural Translation
Keep your promise.
Literal Translation
Fulfill you your promise.
" Ang isang pangako na hindi tinupad ay parang utang na bumabagabag sa konsiyensiya hanggang ito ay matupad. "
Natural Translation
A promise that isn't kept is like a debt that troubles the conscience until it is fulfilled.
Literal Translation
The one promise that not fulfilled is like debt that troubles to conscience until it is fulfilled.
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