From root: aral
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
iniaral
i-ni-A-ral
taught or instilled
Present (Incomplete)
iniaaral
i-ni-a-A-ral
teaching or instilling
Future (Contemplated)
iaaral
i-a-A-ral
will teach or instill
Usage Note
Iaral is used when referring to the act of teaching or instilling a specific lesson, value, or principle into someone. It is a more formal and less common alternative to the word 'ituro', typically used in contexts involving moral instruction or character building.
Examples
" Iaral mo sa bata ang paggalang. "
Natural Translation
Instill respect in the child.
Literal Translation
Instill you to child the respect.
" Gusto niyang iaral ang magandang asal. "
Natural Translation
She wants to teach good manners.
Literal Translation
Want she teach the good behavior.
" Tungkulin ng bawat magulang na iaral sa kanilang mga anak ang katapatan at paggalang sa kapwa. "
Natural Translation
It is every parent's duty to instill honesty and respect for others in their children.
Literal Translation
Duty of every parent to-instill to their children the honesty and respect to fellow.
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