From root: lawak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinalawak
pi-na-LA-wak
expanded
Present (Incomplete)
pinapalawak
pi-na-pa-LA-wak
expanding
Future (Contemplated)
papalawakin
pa-pa-la-wa-KIN
will expand
Usage Note
Palawakin is used when focusing on the object being broadened or expanded, frequently applied to abstract concepts like knowledge, vocabulary, or influence. It implies a deliberate action to increase the scope, reach, or physical area of something.
Examples
" Palawakin mo ang kaalaman mo. "
Natural Translation
Expand your knowledge.
Literal Translation
Expand you the knowledge your.
" Kailangan mong palawakin ang negosyo. "
Natural Translation
You need to expand the business.
Literal Translation
Need you expand the business.
" Plano naming palawakin ang negosyo sa ibang lungsod kapag naipon na namin ang sapat na puhunan. "
Natural Translation
We plan to expand the business to other cities once we've saved enough capital.
Literal Translation
Plan our expand the business to other city when saved already we the enough linker capital.
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