From root: payag
Usage Note
Pagpayag refers to the act of giving one's consent or saying yes to a proposal. It is commonly used in contexts like parental consent or formal agreements.
Examples
" Wala akong pagpayag dito. "
Natural Translation
I have not given my consent to this.
Literal Translation
None I-have consent here.
" Kailangan ko ang pagpayag ng aking magulang. "
Natural Translation
I need my parent's consent.
Literal Translation
Need I the consent of my parent.
" Hindi maituturing na ligtas ang operasyon hangga't wala pang nakasulat na pagpayag mula sa pamilya ng pasyente. "
Natural Translation
The operation cannot be considered safe until there is written consent from the patient's family.
Literal Translation
Not can-be-considered safe the operation until none yet written consent from the family of patient.
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