mapagpatawad
forgiving
From root: tawad
Usage Note
Mapagpatawad describes a person’s character or nature of being consistently merciful and willing to overlook offenses.
Examples
" Mapagpatawad ang aking ina. "
Natural Translation
My mother is forgiving.
Literal Translation
Forgiving the my mother.
" Ang Diyos ay mapagpatawad sa atin. "
Natural Translation
God is forgiving to us.
Literal Translation
The God is forgiving to us.
" Kahit madalas siyang masaktan, nanatili siyang mapagpatawad sa lahat ng nagkasala sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
Even though she was often hurt, she remained forgiving toward everyone who wronged her.
Literal Translation
Even-if often she hurt, remained she forgiving to all that sinned to her.
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