maglapag
maglapág with stress marks
to lay down
From root: lapag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglapag
nag-la-PAG
laid down
Present (Incomplete)
naglalapag
nag-la-la-PAG
is laying down
Future (Contemplated)
maglalapag
mag-la-la-PAG
will lay down
Usage Note
Maglapag is the actor-focus form of lapag, used for setting something down on the floor or ground specifically. The root lapag refers to ground level, distinguishing it from ilagay which is neutral about the height of placement.
Examples
" Maglapag ka ng bag sa sahig. "
Natural Translation
Set the bag down on the floor.
Literal Translation
Lay-down you of bag on floor.
" Mahirap maglapag ng patakaran kung walang sumusunod. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to lay down a rule if nobody follows it.
Literal Translation
Hard to lay down of rule if nobody follows.
" Bago tayo umalis, kailangan munang maglapag ng mga kahon sa bodega para may espasyo sa kotse. "
Natural Translation
Before we leave, we first need to set the boxes down in the storeroom so there is space in the car.
Literal Translation
Before we leave, need first lay-down of boxes in storeroom so have space in car.
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