patawad sa girlfriend mo
The phrase "sorry to your gf" in Tagalog is expressed as patawad sa girlfriend mo.
This phrase is used specifically to convey an apology directed toward someone's girlfriend.
Did you know?
- The word patawad is derived from tawad, which in a marketplace context means to haggle or ask for a lower price. To ask for forgiveness is linguistically similar to asking for a discount on a debt.
- The word patawad is often reserved for deep, grave mistakes. For minor slip-ups with a girlfriend, Filipinos are more likely to use paumanhin, which is a softer request for patience or understanding.
- If you wanted to make the apology more polite or respectful to an older person, you would need to add the particle 'po' after the phrase.
Examples in context
- Paumanhin po sa aking nagawang pagkakamali. Humihingi ako ng tawad sa lahat ng pinsan mo na nadamay. Sana mapatawad mo ako at bigyan mo ako ng pagkakataong itama ang aking pagkakamali.I apologize for my mistake. I am asking for forgiveness from all your cousins who were affected. I hope you can forgive me and give me a chance to make things right.
- Pasensya na mahal. Hindi ko sinasadyang masaktan ka. Patawad sa mga salitang nasabi ko na hindi ko dapat sinabi. Pangako, gagawin ko ang lahat upang mabawi ang tiwala mo at sa abot ng aking makakaya ay hindi na mauulit.I'm sorry, my love. I didn't mean to hurt you. I apologize for the words I said that I shouldn't have. I promise to do everything I can to regain your trust and ensure it won't happen again.
- Sabihin mo na patawad sa girlfriend mo.Tell your girlfriend that I am sorry.
Example conversation
Jose is apologizing to Angela for a mistake involving her friend.
- JosePasensya na, nakalimutan ko ang regalo niya.I'm sorry, I forgot her gift.
- AngelaAyos lang, pero magagalit siya.It's okay, but she will be angry.
- JoseSige, patawad sa girlfriend mo.Alright, sorry to your girlfriend.
- AngelaSige, sasabihin ko sa kanya.Okay, I will tell her.
