From root: pamahala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinamahalaan
pi-na-ma-ha-la-AN
managed
Present (Incomplete)
pinapamahalaan
pi-na-pa-ma-ha-la-AN
managing
Future (Contemplated)
papamahalaan
pa-pa-ma-ha-la-AN
will manage
Usage Note
Pamahalaan is used when referring to formal management, administration of an organization, or governing a territory. It carries a more official or authoritative tone compared to casual terms like 'asikasuhin' or the Taglish 'i-manage'.
Examples
" Siya ang mamamahala ng tindahan. "
Natural Translation
He/She will manage the store.
Literal Translation
He/She the will-manage of-the store.
" Gusto kong pamahalaan ang maliit na tindahan. "
Natural Translation
I want to manage the small store.
Literal Translation
Want I manage the small store.
" Inatasan ng amo ang pinakamatapat na empleyado na pamahalaan ang sangay sa probinsiya habang siya ay nasa ibang bansa. "
Natural Translation
The boss assigned the most trustworthy employee to manage the branch in the province while he was abroad.
Literal Translation
Assigned by-the boss the most-trustworthy employee to manage the branch in-the province while he is in another country.
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