Tagalog Word of the Day
pasensya
/pa-SEN-sya/ • noun — 28th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: patience; an expression asking for understanding or excusing a minor mistake/delay
Examples
- Pasensya na, late ako dahil sa trapiko.
(Sorry, I'm late because of traffic.) - Kailangan natin ng pasensya sa pag-aalaga ng bata.
(We need patience when taking care of the child.) - Magpasensya ka muna habang inaayos ko ito.
(Please be patient while I fix this.)
Synonyms
- tiyaga
- pagpapasensya
Use pasensya to ask someone to be patient or to apologize for a small inconvenience. In casual speech people often say "pasensya na" to mean "sorry" or "excuse me." For more formal apologies, you can use "paumanhin."
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