mag-ipon
mag-ípon with stress marks
to save
From root: ipon
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nag-ipon
nag-I-pon
saved
Present (Incomplete)
nag-iipon
nag-i-I-pon
is saving
Future (Contemplated)
mag-iipon
mag-i-I-pon
will save
Usage Note
Mag-ipon is the actor-focus form of ipon and the most common verbal form for saving or accumulating money. It is deeply embedded in Filipino financial culture, frequently heard in parental advice and school campaigns promoting thrift; the object-focus partner ipunin shifts focus to the specific money or resource being saved.
Examples
" Gusto kong mag-ipon ng pera. "
Natural Translation
I want to save money.
Literal Translation
Want I to-save of money.
" Mabuting gawi ang mag-ipon ng pera para sa kinabukasan. "
Natural Translation
It is a good habit to save money for the future.
Literal Translation
Good habit the to save of money for future.
" Nagsimula akong mag-ipon nang kaunti kada buwan upang may pondo ako kapag may biglaang gastusin. "
Natural Translation
I started saving a little each month so that I would have funds whenever there is an unexpected expense.
Literal Translation
Started I to-save when little each month so-that have fund I when has sudden expense.
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