From root: dilig
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinadilig
i-pi-na-DI-lig
had watered
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapadilig
i-pi-na-pa-DI-lig
having watered
Future (Contemplated)
ipapadilig
i-pa-pa-DI-lig
will have watered
Usage Note
Ipadilig is used when instructing or requesting another person to water the plants on your behalf. It is commonly heard in household settings when delegating chores to a family member or assistant.
Examples
" Ipadilig mo ang halaman. "
Natural Translation
Have the plants watered.
Literal Translation
Have-watered you the plant.
" Kailangan mong ipadilig ang mga bulaklak. "
Natural Translation
You need to have the flowers watered.
Literal Translation
Need you have-watered the plural flowers.
" Bago ka umalis, ipadilig mo muna sa katulong ang mga halaman sa bakuran para hindi matuyo. "
Natural Translation
Before you leave, have the helper water the plants in the yard first so they don't dry out.
Literal Translation
Before you leave, have-watered you first to-the helper the plural plant in yard so not dry-out.
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