From root: pangako
Usage Note
Tagapangako refers to the specific individual or entity that is making a promise or commitment. It is commonly used in formal agreements or literary contexts.
Examples
" Ikaw ang tagapangako rito. "
Natural Translation
You are the promisor here.
Literal Translation
You the promisor here.
" Ako ang tagapangako ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I am the promisor today.
Literal Translation
I the promisor today.
" Sa kasunduan, ang tagapangako ang may tungkuling tuparin ang lahat ng kanyang isinulat na pananagutan. "
Natural Translation
In the agreement, it is the promisor who has the duty to fulfill all the obligations he put in writing.
Literal Translation
In agreement, the promisor the having duty fulfill the all of his written that obligation.
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