From root: pasensya
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpasensya
nag-pa-SEN-sya
was patient
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapasensya
nag-pa-pa-SEN-sya
is being patient
Future (Contemplated)
magpapasensya
mag-pa-pa-SEN-sya
will be patient
Usage Note
Magpasensya is commonly used to ask for someone's patience or to apologize for an inconvenience, often appearing in the imperative form 'Pasensya na.' It is a staple in Filipino social etiquette for expressing regret or seeking understanding during delays or mistakes.
Examples
" Magpasensya ka muna sandali. "
Natural Translation
Be patient for a moment.
Literal Translation
Be-patient you first moment.
" Kailangang magpasensya sa pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
One needs to be patient when studying.
Literal Translation
Need to-be-patient in studying.
" Natuto akong magpasensya sa mga pagkakamali ng iba dahil alam kong nagkakamali rin naman ako minsan. "
Natural Translation
I learned to be patient with the mistakes of others because I know that I also make mistakes sometimes.
Literal Translation
Learned I to-be-patient with the mistakes of others because know I make-mistake also indeed I sometimes.
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