From root: labis
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inilabis
i-ni-la-BIS
used in excess
Present (Incomplete)
inilalabis
i-ni-la-la-BIS
using in excess
Future (Contemplated)
ilalabis
i-la-la-BIS
will use in excess
Usage Note
Ilabis is used when performing an action or providing an object in an amount that exceeds what is required or expected. It is commonly encountered in instructions where one is cautioned not to overdo a specific step, such as adding too much of an ingredient or resource.
Examples
" Huwag mong ilabis ang tubig. "
Natural Translation
Don't use too much water.
Literal Translation
Do-not you use-in-excess the water.
" Iwasan mong ilabis ang asukal sa kape. "
Natural Translation
Try not to use the sugar in excess in the coffee.
Literal Translation
Avoid you use-in-excess the sugar in coffee.
" Iwasan mong ilabis ang gamit sa kuryente upang makatipid tayo sa bayarin sa susunod na buwan. "
Natural Translation
Avoid using too much electricity so that we can save on the bill next month.
Literal Translation
Avoid you use-in-excess the use of electricity so-that save we at bill at next month.
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