papasukin
to let (someone) in / to admit
From root: pasok
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinapasok
pi-na-PA-sok
let/allowed in
Present (Incomplete)
pinapapasok
pi-na-pa-PA-sok
letting/allowing in
Future (Contemplated)
papasukin
pa-pa-su-KIN
will let/allow in
Usage Note
Papasukin is the standard way to express giving someone permission to enter a room or building, often used by guards or hosts.
Examples
" Papasukin mo ang bisita. "
Natural Translation
Let the visitor in.
Literal Translation
Let-in you the visitor.
" Oras na para papasukin ang mga panauhin. "
Natural Translation
It is time to let the guests in.
Literal Translation
Time now for let-in the plural guest.
" Hindi papasukin ng guwardiya ang sinumang walang dalang ID kahit kakilala pa nila ito. "
Natural Translation
The guard will not let anyone in who is not carrying an ID, even if they know the person.
Literal Translation
Not let-in of guard the whoever without bringing ID even acquaintance still they this.
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