From root: kasal
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinakasalan
pi-na-ka-sa-LAN
married someone
Present (Incomplete)
pinapakasalan
pi-na-pa-ka-sa-LAN
is marrying someone
Future (Contemplated)
papakasalan
pa-pa-ka-sa-LAN
will marry someone
Usage Note
Pakasalan is used when referring to the specific person one is marrying, functioning as an object-focused verb where the person is the focus of the action. It is commonly used in proposals and formal discussions about the act of marriage with a partner.
Examples
" Gusto kitang pakasalan. "
Natural Translation
I want to marry you.
Literal Translation
Want I-you marry.
" Gusto niyang pakasalan si Ana. "
Natural Translation
He wants to marry Ana.
Literal Translation
Want he marry name-, Ana.
" Pinangako niyang pakasalan ang kanyang kasintahan sa sandaling makaipon sila ng sapat para sa kasal. "
Natural Translation
He promised to marry his sweetheart the moment they save enough for the wedding.
Literal Translation
Promised he marry the his sweetheart at moment can-save they of enough for the wedding.
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