From root: alam
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinaalam
i-pi-na-a-LAM
informed
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapaalam
i-pi-na-pa-a-LAM
informing
Future (Contemplated)
ipapaalam
i-pa-pa-a-LAM
will inform
Usage Note
Ipaalam is used when notifying or seeking permission from someone, often emphasizing courtesy or social obligation within Filipino family and professional circles. It is frequently used in contexts like informing a supervisor about an absence or asking parents for consent.
Examples
" Ipaalam mo sa nanay. "
Natural Translation
Let mom know.
Literal Translation
Inform you to mother.
" Kailangan mong ipaalam sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
You need to inform them.
Literal Translation
Need you inform to them.
" Kung hindi ka makakapasok bukas, dapat mong ipaalam agad sa iyong superbisor para makahanap sila ng kapalit. "
Natural Translation
If you cannot come in tomorrow, you should inform your supervisor right away so they can find a replacement.
Literal Translation
If not you can-enter tomorrow, should you inform immediately to your supervisor so-that can-find they of replacement.
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