lansagin
lansagín with stress marks
to dismantle [it]
From root: lansag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
linansag
li-nan-SAG
dismantled
Present (Incomplete)
linalansag
li-na-lan-SAG
is being dismantled
Future (Contemplated)
lalansagin
la-lan-sa-GIN
will be dismantled
Usage Note
Lansagin is the object-focus infinitive of lansag, used when the structure, machine, organization, or assembly being dismantled or disbanded is the sentence focus. It applies equally to physical disassembly — taking apart furniture or machinery — and to dissolving a group or institution, with the actor-focus partner maglansag foregrounding the agent performing the dismantling.
Examples
" Lansagin natin ang lumang mesa. "
Natural Translation
Let's dismantle the old table.
Literal Translation
Dismantle we the old table.
" Kailangan natin na lansagin ang lumang estruktura. "
Natural Translation
We need to dismantle the old structure.
Literal Translation
Need we to dismantle the old structure.
" Nagpasya ang mga miyembro na lansagin ang samahan dahil wala nang nagbabayad ng buwanang kontribusyon. "
Natural Translation
The members decided to disband the organization because no one was paying the monthly dues anymore.
Literal Translation
Decided the members to dismantle the organization because none anymore paying of monthly contribution.
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