From root: gastos
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ginastusan
gi-nas-tu-SAN
spent on something
Present (Incomplete)
ginagastusan
gi-na-gas-tu-SAN
spending on something
Future (Contemplated)
gagastusan
ga-gas-tu-SAN
will spend on something
Usage Note
Gastusan is used when focusing on the specific person, project, or object that receives the funding, rather than the money itself. It is commonly heard in contexts involving financial support, investments, or providing for someone's needs.
Examples
" Gusto kong gastusan ang pag-aaral mo. "
Natural Translation
I want to spend on your studies.
Literal Translation
Want I spend-on the studies your.
" Gusto niyang gastusan ang party. "
Natural Translation
She wants to spend on the party.
Literal Translation
Want she spend-on the party.
" Handa kaming gastusan ang operasyon ng lolo kahit malaki ang halagang kailangan namin para dito. "
Natural Translation
We are ready to pay for grandfather's operation even though the amount we need for it is large.
Literal Translation
Ready we spend-on the operation of grandfather even big the amount need our for here.
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