From root: lusog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinalusog
pi-na-lu-SOG
made healthy
Present (Incomplete)
pinapalusog
pi-na-pa-lu-SOG
making healthy
Future (Contemplated)
papalusugin
pa-pa-lu-su-GIN
will make healthy
Usage Note
Palusugin is used when describing the act of making a person, animal, or plant healthy and robust through proper care or nutrition. It is frequently used in parenting and healthcare contexts to emphasize improving one's physical well-being.
Examples
" Gusto kong palusugin ang halaman. "
Natural Translation
I want to make the plant healthy.
Literal Translation
Want I-link make-healthy the plant.
" Gusto kong palusugin ang anak ko. "
Natural Translation
I want to make my child healthy.
Literal Translation
Want I make-healthy the child my.
" Para palusugin ang sanggol, kailangang sapat ang gatas at tamang tulog araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
To make the baby healthy, there must be enough milk and proper sleep every day.
Literal Translation
To make-healthy the baby, need-link enough the milk and proper sleep day-day.
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