palakasin
to strengthen something
From root: lakas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinalakas
pi-na-la-KAS
strengthened something
Present (Incomplete)
pinapalakas
pi-na-pa-la-KAS
strengthening something
Future (Contemplated)
papalakasin
pa-pa-la-ka-SIN
will strengthen something
Usage Note
Palakasin is used when the speaker intends to increase the intensity, volume, or power of an object, such as turning up a sound or building up physical strength. It is an object-focus verb where the focus is on the specific entity being empowered or made more robust.
Examples
" Palakasin mo ang tunog. "
Natural Translation
Turn up the sound.
Literal Translation
Strengthen you the sound.
" Kailangan mong palakasin ang pinto. "
Natural Translation
You need to strengthen the door.
Literal Translation
Need you strengthen the door.
" Gusto ng coach na palakasin ng mga manlalaro ang kanilang katawan bago magsimula ang season. "
Natural Translation
The coach wants the players to strengthen their bodies before the season begins.
Literal Translation
Want of-the coach link strengthen by-the plural player the their body before begin the season.
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