From root: impok
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-impok
nag-im-POK
saved money
Present (Incomplete)
nag-iimpok
nag-i-im-POK
saving money
Future (Contemplated)
mag-iimpok
mag-i-im-POK
will save money
Usage Note
Mag-impok is often used in formal or financial contexts, such as saving money in a bank or building long-term wealth. While similar to 'mag-ipon,' it specifically implies a deliberate and systematic effort to set aside funds for future security.
Examples
" Gusto kong mag-impok. "
Natural Translation
I want to save money.
Literal Translation
Want I to-save.
" Mahalagang mag-impok para sa hinaharap. "
Natural Translation
It is important to save for the future.
Literal Translation
Important to save for the future.
" Kung gusto mong magkaroon ng matatag na kinabukasan, kailangan mong mag-impok kahit maliit lang ang kita mo. "
Natural Translation
If you want to have a secure future, you need to save money even if your income is small.
Literal Translation
If want you to-have of stable future, need you to-save even small only the income your.
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