From root: tanggap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
itinanggap
i-ti-NANG-gap
accepted for someone
Present (Incomplete)
itinatanggap
i-ti-na-TANG-gap
accepting for someone
Future (Contemplated)
itatanggap
i-ta-TANG-gap
will accept for someone
Usage Note
Itanggap is used when someone accepts or receives something on behalf of another person, acting as their proxy. It is common in everyday situations like accepting a delivery or a package for a neighbor or family member.
Examples
" Itanggap mo ang sulat ko. "
Natural Translation
Accept the letter for me.
Literal Translation
Accept-for-someone you the letter my.
" Ayaw niyang itanggap ang regalo ko. "
Natural Translation
She doesn't want to accept my gift for someone.
Literal Translation
Dislike she accept-for-someone the gift my.
" Wala ako sa bahay mamaya, kaya itanggap mo na lang ang padala ng kapatid ko mula sa courier. "
Natural Translation
I won't be home later, so just accept my sibling's package from the courier on my behalf.
Literal Translation
None I at house later, so accept-for-someone you just the package of sibling my from the courier.
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