From root: pelikula
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isinapelikula
i-si-na-pe-li-ku-LA
adapted into a film
Present (Incomplete)
isinasapelikula
i-si-na-sa-pe-li-ku-LA
adapting into a film
Future (Contemplated)
isasapelikula
i-sa-sa-pe-li-ku-LA
will adapt into a film
Usage Note
Isapelikula is used when discussing the process of adapting a literary work, a true story, or a specific concept into a motion picture. It is frequently seen in entertainment news or formal discussions regarding cinema production.
Examples
" Isasapelikula nila ang kuwento. "
Natural Translation
They will adapt the story into a film.
Literal Translation
Will-adapt-into-a-film they the story.
" Gusto nilang isapelikula ang nobela. "
Natural Translation
They want to adapt the novel into a film.
Literal Translation
Want they adapt-into-a-film the novel.
" Matagal na nilang gustong isapelikula ang nobelang iyon, pero walang prodyuser na handang pumondo nang buong-buo. "
Natural Translation
They have long wanted to adapt that novel into a film, but no producer is willing to fully fund it.
Literal Translation
Long-already their want adapt-into-a-film the novel-that, but no producer who willing fund completely.
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