From root: tawad
Usage Note
Pagpapatawad is the formal noun for the process of granting mercy, highlighting the action rather than the person.
Examples
" Humingi siya ng pagpapatawad. "
Natural Translation
He/she asked for forgiveness.
Literal Translation
Asked he/she of forgiveness.
" Mahalaga ang pagpapatawad sa relasyon. "
Natural Translation
Forgiveness is important in a relationship.
Literal Translation
Important the act-of-forgiving in relationship.
" Ang tunay na pagpapatawad ay hindi nangangahulugang nakalimutan mo na ang sakit na idinulot sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
True forgiveness does not mean that you have forgotten the pain that was caused to you.
Literal Translation
The true forgiveness is not meaning forgotten you already the pain that caused to you.
Take Tagalog with you
The full course, a 12,500-word dictionary, and flashcards that make every word stick — free to start on iOS and Android.
Tagalog builds thousands of words from a few hundred roots.
How Tagalog words workWord family
tawad has 4 related forms built from the same root.
Related Words
Explore Tagalog by topic
Free guides on grammar, vocabulary, and culture to take you past single-word lookups.
Ang, Ng, Sa: The 3 Tagalog Case Markers Explained
Ang, ng, sa are the three Tagalog case markers every noun takes. Learn what each does, the personal forms si/ni/kay, plurals with mga, and clear examples.
Philippine Christmas Traditions: World's Longest Holiday
Philippine Christmas traditions run four months — from Ber-month carols to Simbang Gabi dawn masses, Noche Buena feasts, and parol lanterns lighting every street.
Tagalog vs Filipino: What's the Difference & Which to Learn
Tagalog and Filipino aren't the same language — but they overlap almost completely. Here's the real difference and which one you should actually learn.
Tagalog Root Words: Learn a Few Hundred, Understand Thousands
Tagalog root words unlock vocabulary fast: learn a few hundred and recognize thousands. Real word families, examples, and a practical study strategy.