Komprometer

to commit / to compromiseverb

Alternative meanings

to commit
to commit oneself
to promise
to assume an obligation
to give ones word
to accept responsibility
to reach a compromise
to compromise or put at risk, depending on context

Pronunciation

kom-pro-meh-TER

Root and affixes

Komprometer is a loanword from Spanish comprometer. It is related to kompromiso, commitment or compromise, and to saad, promise or vow.

Variants or conjugations

komprometer = to commit / to commit oneself / to promise
kompromiso = commitment / compromise / obligation
saad = promise / vow
panaad = vow / solemn promise
pasalig = commitment / guarantee / reassure
tuman = fulfill / carry out
makompromiso = to become committed or implicated, depending on context

Related words and expressions

saad = promise
pasalig = guarantee / commitment
tuman = fulfill
kasabutan = agreement
responsibilidad = responsibility
risgo = risk
obligasyon = obligation

Meaning and usage notes

Use komprometer for committing oneself or promising in a direct or formal sense. Use saad for to promise; pasalig for to assure or guarantee; tuman for fulfilling a promise.