patawad sa girlfriend mo
The English phrase "sorry to your girlfriend" is translated into Tagalog as patawad sa girlfriend mo.
This phrase is used when directing an apology toward someone's girlfriend. While patawad sa girlfriend mo specifically targets the girlfriend, you might also encounter shorter expressions like Pasensya na. which simply means "Sorry."
Did you know?
- The root word of patawad, which is tawad, also means 'to bargain' or 'to negotiate' a price in a market. Using it for an apology implies you are asking for a pardon or a concession.
- While patawad is a strong word for 'forgiveness', it can sound quite heavy or dramatic in casual daily conversation, almost like something from a soap opera.
- While patawad sa girlfriend mo is grammatically correct, Filipinos often use 'Taglish' and might say 'Sorry sa girlfriend mo', mixing English and Tagalog in a single sentence.
Example conversation
Mark is giving advice to a friend who had a fight.
- MarkKailangan mong humingi ng patawad sa girlfriend mo.You need to apologize to your girlfriend.
- ChristinaTama ka, gagawin ko iyon mamaya.You're right, I'll do that later.
- MarkChristina, tulungan mo siya mag-isip ng sasabihin.Christina, help him think of what to say.
- ChristinaSige, tutulungan ko siya.Okay, I will help him.
