From root: sisi
Usage Note
Pagsisisi refers to the feeling of deep regret for past actions or mistakes. It is often used in moral or emotional contexts like expressing guilt.
Examples
" Puno siya ng pagsisisi. "
Natural Translation
He is full of regret.
Literal Translation
Full he of remorse.
" Huli na ang pagsisisi. "
Natural Translation
Regret comes late.
Literal Translation
Late already the remorse.
" Matindi ang pagsisisi niya sa mga salitang sinabi, kaya humingi siya ng tawad bago pa man lumubog ang araw. "
Natural Translation
His remorse over the words he said was intense, so he asked for forgiveness even before the sun set.
Literal Translation
Intense the remorse his at the words said, so asked he of forgiveness before even set the sun.
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