palakihin
to grow or raise something
From root: laki
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinalaki
pi-na-la-KI
grew or raised something
Present (Incomplete)
pinalalaki
pi-na-la-la-KI
growing or raising something
Future (Contemplated)
palalakihin
pa-la-la-ki-HIN
will grow or raise something
Usage Note
Palakihin is used when referring to the act of raising children, growing plants, or expanding the size of an object or business. It emphasizes the process of nurturing or making something larger over time, such as in the context of parental responsibilities or professional scaling.
Examples
" Palakihin natin ang halaman. "
Natural Translation
Let's grow the plant.
Literal Translation
Grow we the plant.
" Kailangan mong palakihin ang manok. "
Natural Translation
You need to raise the chicken.
Literal Translation
Need you grow the chicken.
" Nangako ang mag-asawa na palakihin ang kanilang mga anak nang may takot sa Diyos at paggalang sa kapwa. "
Natural Translation
The couple promised to raise their children with fear of God and respect for others.
Literal Translation
Promised the couple that raise the their children with fear in God and respect for fellow.
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