From root: aral
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inaral
i-NA-ral
studied
Present (Incomplete)
inaaral
i-na-A-ral
studying
Future (Contemplated)
aaralin
a-a-ra-LIN
will study
Usage Note
Aralin is used when focusing on a specific subject, material, or topic that someone needs to study or analyze in detail. It is an object-focused verb, placing emphasis on the lesson itself rather than the person performing the action.
Examples
" Aralin mo ang Tagalog. "
Natural Translation
Study Tagalog.
Literal Translation
Study you the Tagalog.
" Kailangan mong aralin ang leksyon. "
Natural Translation
You need to study the lesson.
Literal Translation
Need you study the lesson.
" Kailangan mong aralin nang mabuti ang mga tala bago dumating ang mahirap na pagsusulit bukas. "
Natural Translation
You need to study the notes well before the difficult exam comes tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Need you study well the notes before arrive the difficult test tomorrow.
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