Pasensya - Sorry / forgive me / patience

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English Meaning

Sorry / forgive me / patience

Pronunciation

pah-SEHN-syah

Capital letters indicate stressed syllables

Usage: From Spanish paciencia. Softer than pasayloa ko (the formal forgive me). Use for small mishaps.

Example Sentences

1. “Pasensya kaayo ko.”

“I'm very sorry.”

2. “Pasensya na ha?”

“Excuse me, sorry.”

Related Words

Palihog

Please

Quick Reference

Bisaya

Pasensya

English

Sorry / forgive me / patience

Pronunciation

pah-SEHN-syah

Part of Speech

Phrase

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