From root: paalam
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpaalam
nag-pa-A-lam
said goodbye
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapaalam
nag-pa-pa-A-lam
saying goodbye
Future (Contemplated)
magpapaalam
mag-pa-pa-A-lam
will say goodbye
Usage Note
Magpaalam is used when bidding farewell or asking for permission to leave, reflecting the Filipino cultural emphasis on courtesy and respect when departing. It can range from a formal goodbye to a simple notification that one is heading out.
Examples
" Magpaalam ka muna kay Nanay. "
Natural Translation
Say goodbye to Mom first.
Literal Translation
Say-goodbye you first to Mom.
" Kailangan ko nang magpaalam. "
Natural Translation
I need to say goodbye now.
Literal Translation
Need I already to-say-goodbye.
" Bago siya umalis papuntang ibang bansa, nagpaalam muna siya nang maayos sa kanyang mga magulang at kapatid. "
Natural Translation
Before he left for another country, he properly said goodbye to his parents and siblings first.
Literal Translation
Before he left going-to other country, said-goodbye first he [adv] properly to his [pl] parents and siblings.
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