ikamera
to use a camera on something
From root: kamera
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ikinamera
i-ki-na-ME-ra
used a camera on something
Present (Incomplete)
ikinakamera
i-ki-na-ka-ME-ra
using a camera on something
Future (Contemplated)
ikakamera
i-ka-ka-ME-ra
will use a camera on something
Usage Note
Ikamera is used when directing a camera toward a specific object or person to capture them. It is more common in informal conversations or when giving instructions to a videographer or photographer.
Examples
" Ikamera mo ang bulaklak. "
Natural Translation
Take a photo of the flower.
Literal Translation
To-camera you the flower.
" Gusto kong ikamera ang magandang tanawin. "
Natural Translation
I want to use a camera on (capture) the beautiful view.
Literal Translation
Want by-me to-camera the beautiful view.
" Pakiusap, ikamera mo ang mukha ng bata habang ngumingiti ito upang magkaroon kami ng magandang alaala. "
Natural Translation
Please capture the child's face while he is smiling so we can have a nice memory.
Literal Translation
Please, to-camera you the face of child while smiling this so have we a nice memory.
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