From root: labas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inilabas
i-ni-la-BAS
brought out
Present (Incomplete)
inilalabas
i-ni-la-la-BAS
bringing out
Future (Contemplated)
ilalabas
i-la-la-BAS
will bring out
Usage Note
Ilabas is used when asking someone to bring an object or person out of a container, room, or specific area. It can also be used figuratively to mean expressing hidden emotions or publishing a piece of media.
Examples
" Ilabas mo ang basura. "
Natural Translation
Take out the trash.
Literal Translation
Bring-out you the trash.
" Kailangan mong ilabas ang basura ngayon. "
Natural Translation
You need to bring out the trash now.
Literal Translation
Need you bring-out the trash now.
" Bago dumating ang mga bisita, inilabas niya ang magagandang pinggan na matagal nang nakatago sa aparador. "
Natural Translation
Before the guests arrived, she brought out the nice plates that had long been kept in the cabinet.
Literal Translation
Before arrived the guests, brought-out he/she the nice plates that long already kept in cabinet.
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