From root: alaala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinaalaala
i-pi-na-a-la-A-la
reminded (something)
Present (Incomplete)
ipinaaalaala
i-pi-na-a-a-la-A-la
reminding (something)
Future (Contemplated)
ipaaalaala
i-pa-a-a-la-A-la
will remind (something)
Usage Note
Ipaalaala is the object-focus causative form of alaala (memory), used when you are directing someone or something to serve as a reminder — making sure another person does not forget a duty, appointment, or piece of information. The focus falls on the thing being reminded rather than on the act of reminding.
Examples
" Ipaalaala mo sa kanya ang pangako. "
Natural Translation
Remind him of the promise.
Literal Translation
Remind you to him the promise.
" Tungkulin mong ipaalaala sa lahat ang petsa ng kasal. "
Natural Translation
Your duty is to remind everyone of the wedding date.
Literal Translation
Duty yours remind everyone the date of wedding.
" Bago kami umalis, lagi niyang ipinaaalaala sa aming dalhin ang mga papeles at huwag kalimutan ang susi. "
Natural Translation
Before we leave, she always reminds us to bring the documents and not forget the keys.
Literal Translation
Before we leave, always she reminding to us bring the documents and don't forget the key.
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