From root: pangako
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinangako
i-pi-na-NGA-ko
promised
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapangako
i-pi-na-pa-NGA-ko
promising
Future (Contemplated)
ipapangako
i-pa-pa-NGA-ko
will promise
Usage Note
Ipangako is used to focus on the specific object or action being promised to someone, highlighting the commitment being made. It is commonly used in both romantic and formal contexts to signify a binding verbal agreement.
Examples
" Ipinangako niya ang tulong. "
Natural Translation
He promised the help.
Literal Translation
Promised he the help.
" Mahirap ipangako ang hindi kaya. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to promise the impossible things.
Literal Translation
Hard promise the not able.
" Ipinangako ng pamahalaan na aayusin ang kalsada bago dumating ang tag-ulan ngayong taon. "
Natural Translation
The government promised that they would fix the road before the rainy season comes this year.
Literal Translation
Promised by-the government that will-fix the road before comes the rainy-season this year.
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