Pag-agwanta

tolerance; endurance; forbearancenoun

Alternative meanings

The ability to endure, accept, or handle annoyance, differences, pain, difficulty, or uncomfortable situations without reacting badly. It can also refer to physical or emotional endurance.

Pronunciation

pag-ag-WAHN-tah

Root and affixes

From agwanta, to endure, bear, or tolerate. Pag-agwanta names the act or capacity of tolerating or enduring.

Variants or conjugations

endurance; tolerate; tolerance; patience; endure/suffer; suffering/endurance

Related words and expressions

patience; endure; calm; respect; understanding; pain; difficulty

Meaning and usage notes

Pag-agwanta emphasizes endurance or bearing something. For social tolerance or respect for differences, toleransya or respeto sa kalainan may be clearer. For everyday patience, pasensya fits very well.