sagot
sagót with stress marks
answer; reply; to pay for a bill
Usage Note
Sagot refers to any verbal or written response, such as answering a call or a letter. Culturally, it also means to take responsibility for an expense, as in 'Ako ang sagot' which means 'I’ll pay for it.'
Examples
" Mali ang sagot mo. "
Natural Translation
Your answer is wrong.
Literal Translation
Wrong the answer your.
" Anong sagot mo? "
Natural Translation
What’s your answer?
Literal Translation
What is your answer?
" Huwag kang mag-alala sa kuwenta, ako na ang sagot sa lahat ng kakainin natin mamaya. "
Natural Translation
Don't worry about the bill, I'll be the one to pay for everything we eat later.
Literal Translation
Don't you worry about-the bill, I already the pay for all of will-eat we later.
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