1 Part of speech, core meaning, and example sentences (bullet format)
- Part of speech
- Core meaning
- Expresses obtaining something from another party, whether an object, payment, information, or permission
- Example sentences
- Mo-dawat ko ug package gikan sa courier ugma. → I will receive a package from the courier tomorrow.
- Nag-dawat sila ug applications hangtod sa katapusan sa buwan. → They are accepting applications until the end of the month.
- Gi-dawat sa cashier ang bayad nga cashless. → The cashier accepted the cash-less payment.
2 Verb derivations of dawat
| Form | Voice / aspect | English gloss | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| mag-dawat | Actor-focus, habitual / future | “will regularly receive / accept” | Mag-dawat sila ug donasyon kada semana. |
| mo-dawat | Actor-focus, non-past / imperative | “will receive; receive!” | Mo-dawat ta karon, ha. |
| nag-dawat | Actor-focus, progressive | “is / was receiving” | Nag-dawat ko sa tawag pag-ring nimo. |
| ni-dawat / mi-dawat | Actor-focus, completed past | “received / accepted” | Ni-dawat siya ug award kagahapon. |
| gi-dawat | Patient-focus, completed past | “was received / accepted by …” | Gi-dawat sa HR ang rehistro sa empleyado. |
| dawaton (-on) | Patient-focus, future / imp. | “to be received / accept it” | Dawaton nato ang bayad inig abot. |
| dawatan / dawati (-an / -i) | Beneficiary / locative | “to receive for / accept on” | Dawati ko palihog sa parcel kung naa ka sa balay. |
3 Where it fits in the sentence
- Actor-focus predicate: Mo-dawat ko ug email karong hapon.
- Patient-focus predicate: Gi-dawat ang resibo sa accounting.
- Beneficiary / locative predicate: Dawati siya sa sulat kung moabot.
4 Common collocations
- dawat sa bayad — receive payment
- mag-dawat og bisita — host/receive guests
- walay dawata — nothing accepted / no one admitted
- gi-dawat sa eskuylahan — accepted by the school
- dawaton nga regalo — gift to be received
5 Detailed usage notes
- Physical vs. abstract – Works for tangible items (dawat ug package), money (dawat ug bayad), or intangible approval (dawat sa resulta).
- Politeness markers – Add palihog for polite commands: Dawata palihog ang tawag.
- Negative form – dili modawat (“will not accept”) is common in refusals: dili modawat og checks.
- Administrative context – Schools, HR, banks often use dawat for admissions and filings.
- Noun usage – Ang akong dawat giseraduhan pa. → “My acceptance is still pending.”
6 Common mistakes & how to avoid them
| Mistake | Issue | Correct form |
|---|---|---|
| Mo-dawat ako ug kwarta. | Clitic pronoun should immediately follow the verb. | Mo-dawat ko ug kwarta. |
| Gi-dawat ko ang letter. | gi- form needs genitive actor (ni / sa). | Gi-dawat ni ko ang letter. |
| Dawaton ta siya! | Beneficiary command should be dawati. | Dawati siya! |
| Nag-dawat sa regalo | Subject missing. | Nag-dawat siya sa regalo. |
7 Conversational phrases
- “Dawata palihog, para nimo na.” — “Please accept this; it’s for you.”
- “Modawat ba mo og card?” — “Do you accept cards?”
- “Wala pa ko gidawat sa trabaho.” — “I haven’t been accepted for the job yet.”
- “Ni-dawat siya ug pasaylo.” — “He accepted the apology.”
- “Dili sila modawat og late submission.” — “They don’t accept late submissions.”
8 Short everyday conversations
- A: Mo-dawat ba mo og dollars diri? — Do you accept dollars here?
B: Oo, pero naa’y conversion fee. — Yes, but there’s a conversion fee. - A: Nag-dawat pa ba ang clinic ug pasyente? — Is the clinic still accepting patients?
B: Sa buntag ra sila modawat; sirado na karon. — They only accept in the morning; it’s closed now. - A: Dawati ko palihog sa delivery kung wala ko diri. — Please receive the delivery for me if I’m not here.
B: Sige, ako bahala. — Sure, I’ll handle it. - A: Ni-dawat na ba si Mama sa package? — Has Mom received the package?
B: Oo, gipirmahan na niya ganina. — Yes, she signed for it earlier. - A: Mag-dawat sila ug walk-in applicants? — Do they accept walk-in applicants?
B: Sakto, just bring your résumé. — Right, just bring your résumé.
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