From root: liwanag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpaliwanag
nag-pa-li-WA-nag
explained
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapaliwanag
nag-pa-pa-li-WA-nag
explaining
Future (Contemplated)
magpapaliwanag
mag-pa-pa-li-WA-nag
will explain
Usage Note
Magpaliwanag is used when someone is clarifying a situation, giving a reason for an action, or providing details to help others understand a concept. It is an actor-focus verb often used in formal settings or during serious discussions to resolve misunderstandings.
Examples
" Magpaliwanag ka muna sa amin. "
Natural Translation
Explain to us first.
Literal Translation
Explain you first to us.
" Susubukan kong magpaliwanag. "
Natural Translation
I will try to explain.
Literal Translation
Will try I to explain.
" Bago ka humusga sa kanya, hayaan mo siyang magpaliwanag kung bakit siya nahuli kahapon. "
Natural Translation
Before you judge her, let her explain why she was late yesterday.
Literal Translation
Before you judge to her, let you her to-explain why she late yesterday.
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