From root: barko
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinabarko
i-pi-na-BAR-ko
had shipped
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapabarko
i-pi-na-pa-BAR-ko
having shipped
Future (Contemplated)
ipapabarko
i-pa-pa-BAR-ko
will have shipped
Usage Note
Ipabarko is used when arranging for goods, such as vehicles or large cargo, to be transported specifically via a ship or sea vessel. It is a common term in logistics and when sending items between the various islands of the Philippines.
Examples
" Ipinabarko namin ang kotse. "
Natural Translation
We had the car shipped by sea.
Literal Translation
Had-shipped we the car.
" Kailangan mong ipabarko ang mga libro. "
Natural Translation
You need to have the books shipped.
Literal Translation
Need you have-shipped the plural books.
" Dahil masyadong mabigat ang mga gamit, napagdesisyunan naming ipabarko na lang ang lahat patungong Cebu. "
Natural Translation
Because the things were too heavy, we decided to just have everything shipped by sea to Cebu.
Literal Translation
Because too-heavy the plural things, decided we have-shipped just the all toward Cebu.
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