matanggapin
receptive; welcoming
From root: tanggap
Usage Note
Matanggapin characterizes a person who is open-minded or hospitable to others.
Examples
" Matanggapin siya sa mga bagong dating. "
Natural Translation
She is welcoming to newcomers.
Literal Translation
Welcoming she to the newly-arrived.
" Ang pamilya nila ay matanggapin sa bisita. "
Natural Translation
Their family is welcoming to guests.
Literal Translation
The family their is receptive to guests.
" Dahil matanggapin ang mga taga-baryo, agad na nakisama ang mga bisita at naramdaman nilang parang nasa sariling tahanan sila. "
Natural Translation
Because the villagers are so welcoming, the visitors quickly fit in and felt at home.
Literal Translation
Because welcoming the from-village, immediately got-along the visitors and felt they as-if at own home they.
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