From root: lunas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nilunasan
ni-lu-na-SAN
remedied
Present (Incomplete)
nilulunasan
ni-lu-lu-na-SAN
remedying
Future (Contemplated)
lulunasan
lu-lu-na-SAN
will remedy
Usage Note
Lunasan is used when referring to the act of providing a remedy or solution for a problem, illness, or grievance, often implying a definitive or formal resolution. It is typically applied to situations requiring a cure or a systemic fix rather than just a temporary adjustment.
Examples
" Lunasan mo ang iyong ubo. "
Natural Translation
Remedy your cough.
Literal Translation
Remedy you the your cough.
" Kailangan mong lunasan ang sugat mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to remedy your wound.
Literal Translation
Need you remedy the wound your.
" Hindi sapat na pansamantala lamang; dapat lunasan ng pamahalaan ang ugat ng kahirapan sa bansa. "
Natural Translation
A temporary fix is not enough; the government must remedy the root of poverty in the country.
Literal Translation
Not enough that temporary only; should remedy of government the root of poverty in country.
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