From root: labas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinalabas
i-pi-na-la-BAS
showed or released
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapalabas
i-pi-na-pa-la-BAS
showing or releasing
Future (Contemplated)
ipapalabas
i-pa-pa-la-BAS
will show or release
Usage Note
Ipalabas is primarily used when referring to broadcasting a television show, screening a movie, or instructing someone to bring an object or person outside. It implies a sense of public release or causing something to be manifested or shown to others.
Examples
" Ipalabas mo ang aso. "
Natural Translation
Let the dog out.
Literal Translation
Show-out you the dog.
" Gusto nilang ipalabas ang pelikula bukas. "
Natural Translation
They want to show the movie tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Want they show-out the movie tomorrow.
" Ipapalabas ng istasyon ang dokumentaryo sa Linggo, kaya siguraduhin mong gising ka. "
Natural Translation
The station will air the documentary on Sunday, so make sure you're awake.
Literal Translation
Will-show-out by-the station the documentary on Sunday, so make-sure you-that awake you.
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