ipatag
to flatten something
From root: patag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinatag
i-pi-NA-tag
flattened something
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapatag
i-pi-na-PA-tag
is flattening something
Future (Contemplated)
ipapatag
i-pa-PA-tag
will flatten something
Usage Note
Ipatag is used when directing someone to level or flatten a surface, such as land for a building project or dough in the kitchen. It often implies a causative action where the speaker is requesting that a specific area be made even and smooth.
Examples
" Ipatag mo ang masa. "
Natural Translation
Flatten the dough.
Literal Translation
Flatten you the dough.
" Ayaw kong ipatag ang lupa. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to flatten the ground.
Literal Translation
Dislike I flatten the ground.
" Inutusan ng inhinyero ang mga tauhan na ipatag ang lupa bago simulan ang konstruksiyon. "
Natural Translation
The engineer ordered the crew to flatten the ground before starting the construction.
Literal Translation
Ordered of engineer the crew to flatten the ground before begin the construction.
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