From root: galit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinagalitan
pi-na-ga-li-TAN
scolded
Present (Incomplete)
pinagagalitan
pi-na-ga-ga-li-TAN
is scolding
Future (Contemplated)
pagagalitan
pa-ga-ga-li-TAN
will scold
Usage Note
Pagalitan is used when an authority figure, such as a parent or supervisor, reprimands someone for their mistakes or behavior. It is an object-focus verb, meaning the person being scolded is the subject or focus of the sentence.
Examples
" Pinagalitan siya ng nanay. "
Natural Translation
His mother scolded him.
Literal Translation
Scolded him of mother.
" Ayaw kitang pagalitan sa harap nila. "
Natural Translation
I don’t want to scold you in front of them.
Literal Translation
Not-want I-you-link scold in front them.
" Pinagalitan ng guro ang mga bata dahil maingay sila habang may pagsusulit. "
Natural Translation
The teacher scolded the children because they were noisy during the exam.
Literal Translation
Scolded of teacher the children because noisy they while have exam.
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