From root: isip
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinag-isipan
pi-nag-i-si-PAN
thought over
Present (Incomplete)
pinag-iisipan
pi-nag-i-i-si-PAN
thinking over
Future (Contemplated)
pag-iisipan
pag-i-i-si-PAN
will think over
Usage Note
Pag-isipan is used when expressing the need to carefully deliberate on a decision, request, or problem before taking action. It suggests a process of reflection and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to ask for time to decide.
Examples
" Pag-isipan mo muna ito. "
Natural Translation
Think this over first.
Literal Translation
Think-over you first this.
" Kailangan mong pag-isipan ang sagot mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to think over your answer.
Literal Translation
Need you think-over the answer your.
" Bago ka pumirma sa kontrata, mabuti pang pag-isipan mong mabuti ang lahat ng kondisyon. "
Natural Translation
Before you sign the contract, it's better to think over all the conditions carefully.
Literal Translation
Before you sign on contract, better still think-over you well the all of conditions.
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