pasensya
The Ilonggo word for sorry is pasensya.
While its primary meaning as a noun is patience, pasensya is used as an expression of regret or sorrow to say sorry. Adding the particle na to create Pasensya na is a natural way to express an apology or to ask for someone's forbearance.
Meaning: expression of regret or sorrow (intj)
Which one should you use?
The word pasensya can function as both a noun meaning patience and as an interjection meaning sorry depending on the context. Adding the intensifier gid to form Pasensya na gid makes the apology more sincere or emphasizes the depth of the regret.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Using Pasensya na gid is a polite way to say I am very sorry.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, pasensya can be used to politely decline an invitation or request, acting as a 'softener' to avoid saying 'no' directly.
- The word pasensya is a direct loanword from the Spanish 'paciencia', reflecting the long colonial history of the Philippines.
- While pasensya is used for apologies, Ilonggo speakers use the word patawad for more formal or spiritual forgiveness, such as asking for 'pardon' from a deity or a superior.
Examples in context
- Patawad gid.I'm really sorry.
- Pasensya na gid.Apologies.
- Sensya na, ginasto ko lang gali.Sorry, I just spent it.
- Sensiya na kadya.Sorry
- Patawarai lang gid ako, ha.Just forgive me, okay?
- Pasensya gid sa akon.I am really sorry.
- Pasensya na kon wala ko nakakadto.Sorry that I could not come.
Example conversation
Angela accidentally broke Ricardo's favorite mug.
- AngelaPasensya gid, Ricardo, nabuak ko ang imo tasa.I am really sorry, Ricardo, I broke your mug.
- RicardoAyos lang na, Angela.It is okay, Angela.
- AngelaPalit ako sang bag-o para sa imo.I will buy a new one for you.
- RicardoIndi na kinahanglan, salamat gid.That is not necessary, thank you very much.
