organisa
organisá with stress marks
to organize
Usage Note
Organisa is derived from Spanish 'organizar' and serves as the base verb root for affixed forms such as mag-organisa and organisahin. It is common in community, labor, and civic organizing contexts in the Philippines.
Examples
" Kailangan ng organisa sa grupo. "
Natural Translation
The group needs organizing.
Literal Translation
Need of organize in group.
" Kailangan ng organisa para sa paligsahan sa barangay. "
Natural Translation
An organize is needed for the contest in the barangay.
Literal Translation
Need of organize for the contest in barangay.
" Walang organisa sa proyekto, kaya naguluhan ang lahat at nasayang ang oras. "
Natural Translation
There was no organizing in the project, so everyone got confused and time was wasted.
Literal Translation
None organize in project, so confused the all and wasted the time.
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