From root: pangako
Usage Note
Pagpapangako is the noun form of the action of making a commitment. It emphasizes the process or the act itself, such as in the phrase ang pagpapangako sa harap ng altar (the act of promising in front of the altar).
Examples
" Mahalaga ang pagpapangako. "
Natural Translation
Making a promise is important.
Literal Translation
Important the act-of-promising.
" Seryoso ang pagpapangako niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her act of promising is serious.
Literal Translation
Serious the act-of-promising his/her.
" Ang pagpapangako ng isang lider sa kanyang mga tagasunod ay walang halaga kung hindi naman ito susundan ng tunay na gawa. "
Natural Translation
A leader's act of promising to his followers is worthless if it isn't actually followed by real action.
Literal Translation
The act-of-promising of a leader to his followers is no value if not anyway it will-be-followed by true deed.
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