From root: barko
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ibinarko
i-bi-NAR-ko
shipped
Present (Incomplete)
ibinibarko
i-bi-ni-BAR-ko
shipping
Future (Contemplated)
ibabarko
i-ba-BAR-ko
will ship
Usage Note
Ibarko is used when referring to the action of loading cargo or goods onto a ship for transport. It is most commonly used in technical or logistics contexts, particularly concerning inter-island trade in the Philippines.
Examples
" Ibarko natin ang mga kahon. "
Natural Translation
Let's ship the boxes.
Literal Translation
Ship we the boxes.
" Kailangan nating ibarko ang mga gamit. "
Natural Translation
We need to ship the things.
Literal Translation
Need we to ship the things.
" Bago ibarko ang mga produkto papuntang Cebu, kailangan munang i-empake nang maayos upang hindi masira sa biyahe. "
Natural Translation
Before shipping the products to Cebu, they must first be packed properly so they won't get damaged in transit.
Literal Translation
Before ship the products going-to Cebu, need first pack properly so not damaged in trip.
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