sagutin
sagutín with stress marks
obligation; responsibility
From root: sagot
Usage Note
Sagutin also functions as the infinitive verb form meaning 'to answer' (as in 'sagutin ang tanong'), but as a noun it denotes the duty or accountability one must shoulder. It is used in legal, moral, and interpersonal contexts to denote what one is answerable for.
Examples
" Sagutin ko ang pamilya ko. "
Natural Translation
My family is my responsibility.
Literal Translation
Responsibility my the family my.
" Ito ay aking sagutin bilang pinuno. "
Natural Translation
This is my responsibility as a leader.
Literal Translation
This is my responsibility as leader.
" Bilang panganay sa pamilya, naging sagutin niya ang pag-aaral ng mga nakababatang kapatid pagkamatay ng kanilang ama. "
Natural Translation
As the eldest in the family, the education of his younger siblings became his responsibility after their father died.
Literal Translation
As eldest in family, became responsibility his the schooling of plural younger sibling after-death of their father.
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