mapangako
prone to making promises
From root: pangako
Usage Note
Mapangako describes a person who frequently gives their word, often implying they might not be able to fulfill all of them. For example, politicians are often described this way during election seasons.
Examples
" Mapangako ang kandidato. "
Natural Translation
The candidate makes a lot of promises.
Literal Translation
Prone-to-promises the candidate.
" Huwag kang masyadong mapangako. "
Natural Translation
Don't be too prone to making promises.
Literal Translation
Don't you too prone-to-promises.
" Mag-ingat ka sa mga taong mapangako pero hindi naman tumutupad sa kanilang mga sinabi. "
Natural Translation
Be careful with people who make many promises but never follow through on what they said.
Literal Translation
Be-careful you with the people prone-to-promises but not really fulfill on their the said.
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