ipamekaniko
to have repaired by a mechanic
From root: mekaniko
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinamekaniko
i-pi-na-me-KA-ni-ko
had repaired by a mechanic
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapamekaniko
i-pi-na-pa-me-KA-ni-ko
having repaired by a mechanic
Future (Contemplated)
ipapamekaniko
i-pa-pa-me-KA-ni-ko
will have repaired by a mechanic
Usage Note
Ipamekaniko is used when you arrange for a professional mechanic to repair a vehicle or machine instead of doing it yourself. It emphasizes the act of delegating the technical work to a specialist.
Examples
" Ipamekaniko mo ang kotse. "
Natural Translation
Have the car fixed by a mechanic.
Literal Translation
Have-repaired-by-mechanic you the car.
" Kailangan mong ipamekaniko ang kotse mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to have your car repaired by a mechanic.
Literal Translation
Need you have-repaired-by-mechanic the car your.
" Sa halip na ayusin mo mismo, ipamekaniko mo na lang ang makina para sigurado ang gawa. "
Natural Translation
Instead of fixing it yourself, just have the engine repaired by a mechanic so the work is reliable.
Literal Translation
In place of fix you yourself, have-repaired-by-mechanic you just the engine so-that sure the work.
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