EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to grant a request; to accept an invitation...
Crookedness; corruption...
Cavalry...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/pa-un-LA-kan/
FIL: Ang pagtugon o pagbibigay-pabor sa isang pakiusap, anyaya, o hiling.
EN: to grant a request; to accept an invitation
This is the verb form of that classy invitation. When you 'paunlakan' something, you're graciously saying yes. It's not just "Okay, game." It's "I would be honored to attend." Parang 'pag in-invite ka ng crush mo, you don't just say 'sige', you say "Salamat sa pag-anyaya, siyempre, darating ako!" That's the energy of 'paunlakan'.
From `pa-` (causative prefix) + `unlak` (consent, favor) + `-an` (referential suffix).
A very formal verb. Used to show respect and grace when accepting an invitation or granting a favor.
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🇵🇭 Sana ay paunlakan ninyo ang aming paanyaya na maging ninong at ninang.
🇺🇸 We hope you will grant our request to be the godparents.
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🇺🇸 We sincerely thank everyone who accepted our invitation.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.