paumanhin
paumanhín with stress marks
apology
Usage Note
Paumanhin is a formal way to express an apology or say 'excuse me,' often paired with 'po' to show respect. While it is preferred in professional or serious contexts, 'pasensya' is more commonly used in everyday casual conversation.
Examples
" Paumanhin po sa abala. "
Natural Translation
Sorry for the trouble.
Literal Translation
Apology (respect) for the bother.
" Humihingi ako ng paumanhin. "
Natural Translation
I am asking for an apology.
Literal Translation
Asking I of apology.
" Tinanggap niya ang aking paumanhin nang buong puso, kaya nawala ang tensyon sa pagitan naming dalawa. "
Natural Translation
He accepted my apology wholeheartedly, so the tension between the two of us disappeared.
Literal Translation
Accepted he the my apology with whole heart, so disappeared the tension at between us two.
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