From root: tapat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtapat
nag-ta-PAT
confessed
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatapat
nag-ta-ta-PAT
confessing
Future (Contemplated)
magtatapat
mag-ta-ta-PAT
will confess
Usage Note
Magtapat is used when a person decides to be honest or confess their true feelings, secrets, or the truth to someone else. It carries a sense of sincerity and is often used in romantic contexts or when one wants to be transparent about a hidden matter.
Examples
" Magtapat ka na sa akin. "
Natural Translation
Just confess to me.
Literal Translation
Confess you now to me.
" Kailangan mong magtapat ng totoo. "
Natural Translation
You need to confess the truth.
Literal Translation
Need you confess of true.
" Matagal niyang itinago ang nararamdaman, ngunit nagtapat din siya bago tuluyang umalis. "
Natural Translation
He hid his feelings for a long time, but he finally confessed before leaving for good.
Literal Translation
Long he hid the feelings, but confessed also he before completely leave.
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