magsisi
To repent in Tagalog is magsisi.
The verb magsisi is used to express feeling sorrow or regret for one's actions or for failing to do something.
Meaning: to feel sorrow or regret for what one has done or omitted to do (verb)
Did you know?
- The root word sisi is also used to mean 'blame'. While magsisi means to repent, saying isisi means to shift the blame or fault onto someone else.
- In Filipino culture, the concept of pagsisisi is often linked to hiya or shame. Repentance is not just a private feeling of guilt but is frequently tied to the social shame of letting down one's family.
- In traditional Filipino folklore, some spirits or aswang are said to be incapable of pagsisisi, making their lack of repentance a defining trait of their evil nature.
Examples in context
- Magsisi ka sa mga ginawa mo.You should repent for what you have done.
- Nais kong magsisi sa aking mga pagkakamali.I want to repent for my mistakes.
- Huwag ka nang magsisi sa huli.Do not repent when it is too late.
Example conversation
Jose is giving Jasmine advice after she made a bad decision.
- JasmineMali ang naging desisyon ko.My decision was wrong.
- JoseDapat kang magsisi sa iyong pagkakamali.You should repent for your mistake.
- JasmineSana ay may pagkakataon pa akong magbago.I hope I still have a chance to change.
- JoseOo, basta't handa kang magsisi nang tapat.Yes, as long as you are ready to repent sincerely.
