nagsipagpa-
plurality of actors in causative sentences
Usage Note
Nagsipagpa- is a complex plural causative prefix combining plurality, actor focus, and causation in the completed aspect, indicating that multiple subjects all caused an action to be performed. It is mostly encountered in literary or classical Tagalog texts.
Examples
" Nagsipagpaluto sila ng handa. "
Natural Translation
They all had food prepared.
Literal Translation
Plural-caused-cook they of feast.
" Nagsipagpalinis ang mga pinuno. "
Natural Translation
The leaders all ordered a cleanup.
Literal Translation
Plural-caused-cleaning the plural leaders.
" Sa lumang kuwento, nagsipagpagawa ang mga datu ng matatag na muog upang ipagtanggol ang kanilang nayon laban sa mga mananakop. "
Natural Translation
In the old tale, the chieftains all had a sturdy fortress built to defend their village against the invaders.
Literal Translation
In old story, plural-caused-make the plural chieftain of sturdy fortress in-order to-defend the their village against the plural invader.
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