From root: isip
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inisip
i-NI-sip
thought of
Present (Incomplete)
iniisip
i-ni-I-sip
thinking of
Future (Contemplated)
iisipin
i-i-SI-pin
will think of
Usage Note
Isipin is an object-focus verb used when directing one's thoughts toward a specific idea, plan, or person. It is commonly used in daily conversation to mean 'to consider' or 'to worry about' something.
Examples
" Isipin mo muna. "
Natural Translation
Think about it first.
Literal Translation
Think-of you first.
" Naisip ko siyang isipin mamaya. "
Natural Translation
I thought to think of him later.
Literal Translation
Thought I him think-of later.
" Bago ka magdesisyon, isipin mong mabuti kung paano makakaapekto ito sa iyong pamilya at kinabukasan. "
Natural Translation
Before you decide, think carefully about how this will affect your family and your future.
Literal Translation
Before you decide, think-of you well if how will-affect it at your family and future.
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