From root: sisi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsisi
nag-si-SI
repented
Present (Incomplete)
nagsisisi
nag-si-si-SI
repenting
Future (Contemplated)
magsisisi
mag-si-si-SI
will repent
Usage Note
Magsisi is used when expressing regret or repentance for an action, decision, or a missed opportunity. It is commonly heard in both daily contexts regarding life choices and deeper religious contexts involving atonement for sins.
Examples
" Huli na para magsisi. "
Natural Translation
It's too late to repent.
Literal Translation
Late already to repent.
" Kailangan niyang magsisi sa kaniyang gawa. "
Natural Translation
He needs to repent for his actions.
Literal Translation
Need he repent at his act.
" Bago siya namatay, nagkaroon siya ng pagkakataong magsisi at humingi ng tawad sa mga taong nasaktan niya. "
Natural Translation
Before he died, he had the chance to repent and ask forgiveness from the people he had hurt.
Literal Translation
Before he died, had he of chance to-repent and ask of forgiveness from the people hurt by-him.
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