From root: pangako
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nangako
na-NGA-ko
promised
Present (Incomplete)
nangangako
na-nga-NGA-ko
is promising
Future (Contemplated)
mangangako
ma-nga-NGA-ko
will promise
Usage Note
Mangako is used when making a commitment or giving one's word to someone, often carrying a significant weight because keeping a promise is highly valued in Filipino culture. It is an actor-focus verb used in both formal and informal conversations.
Examples
" Mangako ka sa akin. "
Natural Translation
Promise me.
Literal Translation
Promise you to me.
" Sinubukan niyang mangako na magbabago siya. "
Natural Translation
He tried to promise that he would change.
Literal Translation
Tried he promise that change he.
" Madali para sa kanya na mangako ng tulong, ngunit mahirap maniwala dahil maraming beses na siyang sumuway sa kanyang sinabi. "
Natural Translation
It is easy for him to promise help, but it is hard to believe him because he has broken his word many times.
Literal Translation
Easy for to him promise of help, but hard believe because many times already he disobeyed to his said.
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