From root: aral
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinag-aralan
pi-nag-a-ra-LAN
studied something
Present (Incomplete)
pinag-aaralan
pi-nag-a-A-ra-lan
studying something
Future (Contemplated)
pag-aaralan
pag-a-a-ra-LAN
will study something
Usage Note
Pag-aralan is used when the focus is on a specific object, subject, or situation being scrutinized or learned in depth. It is an object-focus verb, typically used when instructing someone to examine a document, analyze a problem, or research a particular topic.
Examples
" Pag-aralan mo ang aralin. "
Natural Translation
Study the lesson.
Literal Translation
Study you the lesson.
" Gusto kong pag-aralan ang Tagalog. "
Natural Translation
I want to study Tagalog.
Literal Translation
Want I study the Tagalog.
" Bago kayo magdesisyon, mabuting pag-aralan ninyong mabuti ang lahat ng panig ng usapin. "
Natural Translation
Before you decide, it's good to study all sides of the matter carefully.
Literal Translation
Before you decide, good-to study you-of well the all of side of matter.
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