From root: lipas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglipas
nag-LI-pas
let pass
Present (Incomplete)
naglilipas
nag-li-LI-pas
letting pass
Future (Contemplated)
maglilipas
mag-li-LI-pas
will let pass
Usage Note
Maglipas is used when intentionally letting time pass or allowing a physical state, like hunger or anger, to subside. It is most frequently encountered in the expression 'maglipas ng gutom,' which refers to the unhealthy habit of skipping meals until the sensation of hunger disappears.
Examples
" Maglipas muna tayo ng oras. "
Natural Translation
Let's pass some time first.
Literal Translation
Let-pass first we of time.
" Kailangan mong maglipas ng oras. "
Natural Translation
You need to kill some time.
Literal Translation
Need you to-let-pass of time.
" Sa halip na kumain ng tama, madalas niyang hinahayaang maglipas ng gutom na masama para sa kaniyang kalusugan. "
Natural Translation
Instead of eating properly, she often lets her hunger pass, which is bad for her health.
Literal Translation
In stead than to-eat of proper, often she letting let-pass of hunger that bad for the her health.
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