From root: kolekta
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ikinolekta
i-ki-no-lek-TA
collected
Present (Incomplete)
ikinokolekta
i-ki-no-ko-lek-TA
is collecting
Future (Contemplated)
ikokolekta
i-ko-ko-lek-TA
will collect
Usage Note
Ikolekta is an object-focus verb used when the emphasis is on the items being collected for a specific purpose or person, such as gathering contributions or dues. It is frequently seen in formal or organizational contexts rather than in casual, everyday speech.
Examples
" Ikolekta mo ang bayad. "
Natural Translation
Collect the payment.
Literal Translation
Collect you the payment.
" Kailangan mong ikolekta ang mga papel. "
Natural Translation
You need to collect the papers.
Literal Translation
Need you collect the plural papers.
" Inatasan ang kalihim na ikolekta ang mga lumang aklat para maibigay sa paaralang nasunog. "
Natural Translation
The secretary was assigned to collect the old books so they could be given to the school that burned down.
Literal Translation
Assigned the secretary collect the plural old book so can-give to school that-burned.
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