From root: pasko
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinasko
i-pi-nas-KO
spent for Christmas
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapasko
i-pi-na-pas-KO
spending for Christmas
Future (Contemplated)
ipapasko
i-pa-pas-KO
will spend for Christmas
Usage Note
Ipasko is used when referring to spending a specific resource, like a bonus or a gift, specifically for the Christmas celebration. It is often used when discussing holiday budgets or treating someone using their Christmas gift.
Examples
" Ipapasko ko ang bonus ko. "
Natural Translation
I'll spend my bonus for Christmas.
Literal Translation
Will-spend-for-Christmas I the bonus my.
" Gusto niyang ipasko ang pera niya. "
Natural Translation
He wants to spend his money for Christmas.
Literal Translation
Want he spend-for-Christmas the money his.
" Sinabi niyang ipapasko niya ang unang sahod para makabili ng regalo para sa kanyang mga anak. "
Natural Translation
He said he would spend his first salary for Christmas so he could buy gifts for his children.
Literal Translation
Said he will-spend-for-Christmas he the first salary so can-buy of gift for the his children.
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