From root: impok
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inimpok
i-nim-POK
saved
Present (Incomplete)
iniimpok
i-ni-im-POK
is saving
Future (Contemplated)
iimpok
i-im-POK
will save
Usage Note
Iimpok is used when discussing the act of saving money or resources for the future, typically within a formal or disciplined financial context like banking. It specifically implies thriftiness and long-term security, distinguishing it from the more casual and common term 'ipon'.
Examples
" Iimpok mo ang sukli. "
Natural Translation
Save the change.
Literal Translation
Save you the change.
" Gusto kong iimpok ang pera ko. "
Natural Translation
I want to save my money.
Literal Translation
Want I save the money my.
" Mahalagang iimpok ang kahit maliit na halaga buwan-buwan upang may pondo ka sa panahon ng pangangailangan. "
Natural Translation
It's important to save even a small amount every month so you have funds in times of need.
Literal Translation
Important save the even small amount month-month so have fund you in time of need.
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