From root: kita
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinakita
i-pi-na-KI-ta
showed something
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapakita
i-pi-na-pa-KI-ta
showing something
Future (Contemplated)
ipakikita
i-pa-ki-KI-ta
will show something
Usage Note
Ipakita is used when the focus is on the object being shown or demonstrated to someone else. It is commonly used for physical items, information on a screen, or demonstrating a specific skill or emotion.
Examples
" Ipakita mo ang sagot mo. "
Natural Translation
Show your answer.
Literal Translation
Show you the answer your.
" Gusto kong ipakita ang larawan ko. "
Natural Translation
I want to show my picture.
Literal Translation
Want I show the picture my.
" Bago ka magsalita, ipakita mo muna ang mga patunay para maniwala ang mga tao sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
Before you speak, show the evidence first so that people will believe you.
Literal Translation
Before you speak, show you first the the proof so believe the people to you.
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