From root: payong
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinayong
i-pi-NA-yong
used as an umbrella
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapayong
i-pi-na-PA-yong
using as an umbrella
Future (Contemplated)
ipapayong
i-pa-PA-yong
will use as an umbrella
Usage Note
Ipayong is used when you utilize an alternative object, such as a bag or newspaper, as a makeshift umbrella to protect yourself from the rain or sun. It highlights the resourceful action of using something not originally intended for overhead protection.
Examples
" Ipayong mo ang dyaryo. "
Natural Translation
Use the newspaper as an umbrella.
Literal Translation
Use-as-umbrella you the newspaper.
" Ang plano ko ay ipayong itong malaking karton. "
Natural Translation
My plan is to use this large cardboard as an umbrella.
Literal Translation
The plan mine is use-as-umbrella this large cardboard.
" Nang biglang umulan habang naglalakad kami, ipinayong ko ang aking bag upang hindi mabasa ang ulo namin. "
Natural Translation
When it suddenly rained while we were walking, I used my bag as an umbrella so our heads would not get wet.
Literal Translation
When suddenly rained while walking we, used-as-umbrella I the my bag in-order-to not get-wet the head our.
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