From root: lipad
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
niliparan
ni-li-pa-RAN
flew onto something
Present (Incomplete)
nililiparan
ni-li-li-pa-RAN
flying onto something
Future (Contemplated)
liliparan
li-li-pa-RAN
will fly onto something
Usage Note
Liparan is used when an insect, bird, or object flies onto or lands on a specific surface, person, or location. It shifts the focus to the target of the flight, such as a fly landing on food or a bird landing on a branch.
Examples
" Bawal liparan ang bubong. "
Natural Translation
It is forbidden to fly onto the roof.
Literal Translation
Forbidden fly-onto the roof.
" Bawal liparan ang bubong ng palasyo. "
Natural Translation
It is forbidden to fly ont the palace roof.
Literal Translation
Forbidden fly-onto the roof of palace.
" Takpan mo ang pagkain dahil baka liparan ito ng mga langaw kapag naiwan sa labas nang matagal. "
Natural Translation
Cover the food because flies might land on it if it is left outside for a long time.
Literal Translation
Cover you the food because maybe fly-onto it by the plural fly when left at outside for long.
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