What Is “Awa” In English? (Answers)
AWA IN ENGLISH – There are several Filipino words that don’t have a direct translation in English, that’s why we need context in order to fully translate them.
This article will teach you about the English translation of the word “awa” based on the context of the sentence.
What is “awa”?
“Awa” is a Tagalog term that refers to forgiveness or compassion shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to harm or punish.
What is “awa” in English?
“Awa” can be directly translated as “mercy” or “pity”. The use of this word, however, may depend on the context of the sentence.
Here are some example sentences:
- Hindi nagpakita ng awa si Carla sa kanyang mga kalaban.
- Nakaramdam ng awa si Bob sa mga taong kapus-palad.
- Hindi sapat ang iyong awa kung wala kang gagawin.
- Naawa si Carlo sa mga bulag na bata.
- Nais makita ni Ben na humingi ng awa ang kanyang mga kaaway.
In English, these sentences could be translated as:
- Carla showed no mercy to her enemies.
- Bob felt pity for the less-fortunate people.
- Your mercy is not enough if you do nothing.
- Carlo felt pity for the blind children.
- Ben wanted to see his enemies beg for mercy.
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