isalig
isalíg with stress marks
to base [it] on; to ground [it] in
From root: Salig
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isinalig
i-si-na-LIG
based on
Present (Incomplete)
isinasalig
i-si-na-sa-LIG
is being based on
Future (Contemplated)
isasalig
i-sa-sa-LIG
will be based on
Usage Note
Isalig is the conveyance-focus i- form of salig, used when the argument, belief, or position being grounded in a foundation is the sentence topic. Predominantly an academic and formal register verb — common in research writing, legal reasoning, and philosophical argument — where grounding a claim in evidence or principle is the focus.
Examples
" Isalig mo ang sagot sa libro. "
Natural Translation
Base your answer on the book.
Literal Translation
Base you the answer on book.
" Dapat isalig ang mga argumento sa mga napatunayang katotohanan. "
Natural Translation
It is right to base arguments on proven facts.
Literal Translation
Should base arguments proven facts.
" Ipinayo ng propesor na isalig ang bawat paninindigan sa malinaw na ebidensiya at hindi sa damdamin lamang. "
Natural Translation
The professor advised that every stance be grounded in clear evidence and not merely on feelings.
Literal Translation
Advised by professor that to-base the each stance on clear evidence and not on feelings only.
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