From root: patag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpatag
nag-PA-tag
leveled something
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapatag
nag-pa-PA-tag
leveling something
Future (Contemplated)
magpapatag
mag-pa-PA-tag
will level something
Usage Note
Magpatag is used when someone is intentionally leveling or flattening a surface, such as ground for a house or a bumpy path. It implies an active effort to make something smooth and even, often in construction or gardening contexts.
Examples
" Magpatag tayo ng lupa. "
Natural Translation
Let's level the ground.
Literal Translation
Level we of ground.
" Kailangan nating magpatag ng lupa para sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
We need to level the ground for the house.
Literal Translation
Need we to level of ground for the house.
" Bago magsimula ng konstruksyon, kailangan munang magpatag ng lupa ang mga manggagawa para matibay ang pundasyon. "
Natural Translation
Before construction begins, the workers first need to level the ground so the foundation will be sturdy.
Literal Translation
Before start of construction, need first to-level of ground the workers so sturdy the foundation.
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