From root: lipas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinalipas
pi-na-li-PAS
let pass
Present (Incomplete)
pinapalipas
pi-na-pa-li-PAS
letting pass
Future (Contemplated)
papalipasin
pa-pa-li-pa-SIN
will let pass
Usage Note
Palipasin is used when letting time, an emotion, or a situation pass by, often suggesting patience or waiting for a more favorable moment. It is commonly heard in contexts like letting a storm pass or allowing an argument to cool down.
Examples
" Palipasin muna natin ang ulan. "
Natural Translation
Let's let the rain pass first.
Literal Translation
Let-pass first we the rain.
" Gusto kong palipasin ang init muna. "
Natural Translation
I want to let the heat pass first.
Literal Translation
Want I let-pass the heat first.
" Mas mabuting palipasin ang init ng ulo bago kayo mag-usap upang maiwasan ang malalim na alitan. "
Natural Translation
It is better to let the anger subside before you two talk in order to avoid a deep conflict.
Literal Translation
More good let-pass the heat of head before you-two talk in-order-to avoid the deep conflict.
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