From root: tanggap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tinanggap
ti-NANG-gap
accepted
Present (Incomplete)
tinatanggap
ti-na-TANG-gap
accepting
Future (Contemplated)
tatanggapin
ta-tang-ga-PIN
will accept
Usage Note
Tanggapin is an object-focused verb used when accepting something specific, such as a gift, an apology, or an invitation. It highlights the thing being received and is commonly used in both physical transactions and emotional contexts.
Examples
" Tanggapin mo ang regalo. "
Natural Translation
Accept the gift.
Literal Translation
Accept you the gift.
" Ayaw kong tanggapin ang alok. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to accept the offer.
Literal Translation
Dislike I accept the offer.
" Handa na akong tanggapin ang kanyang paghingi ng tawad kahit matagal kaming hindi nag-usap. "
Natural Translation
I'm ready to accept his apology even though we haven't spoken for a long time.
Literal Translation
Ready already I to accept the his asking of pardon even though long we not talked.
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