From root: isip
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
umisip
u-MI-sip
thought of
Present (Incomplete)
umiisip
u-mi-I-sip
is thinking of
Future (Contemplated)
iisip
i-I-sip
will think of
Usage Note
Umisip is used when an individual actively tries to come up with a specific idea, plan, or solution. It is often employed in contexts where creativity or problem-solving is required to generate a new thought.
Examples
" Umisip ako ng regalo. "
Natural Translation
I thought of a gift.
Literal Translation
Thought-of I of gift.
" Kailangan nating umisip ng bagong plano. "
Natural Translation
We need to think of a new plan.
Literal Translation
Need we to think of new plan.
" Habang naghihintay kami sa parada, umisip kami ng mga laro para hindi mainip ang mga bata. "
Natural Translation
While we waited for the parade, we thought of some games so the children wouldn't get bored.
Literal Translation
While waiting we at parade, thought-of we of games so not bored the children.
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