From root: tanggap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumanggap
tu-mang-GAP
accepted
Present (Incomplete)
tumatanggap
tu-ma-tang-GAP
is accepting
Future (Contemplated)
tatanggap
ta-tang-GAP
will accept
Usage Note
Tumanggap is used when receiving physical items, accepting invitations, or taking on responsibilities. As an actor-focus verb, it emphasizes the person who is performing the act of accepting rather than the thing being accepted.
Examples
" Tumanggap ako ng regalo. "
Natural Translation
I received a gift.
Literal Translation
Received I of gift.
" Handa akong tumanggap ng payo. "
Natural Translation
I am ready to accept advice.
Literal Translation
Ready I to accept of advice.
" Kahit mahirap, tumanggap siya ng tulong mula sa mga kapitbahay nang masunog ang kanilang bahay. "
Natural Translation
Even though it was hard, he accepted help from the neighbors when their house burned down.
Literal Translation
Even hard, accepted he of help from the neighbors when burned the their house.
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