From root: pili
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinili
i-pi-NI-li
chose for someone
Present (Incomplete)
ipinipili
i-pi-ni-PI-li
is choosing for someone
Future (Contemplated)
ipipili
i-pi-PI-li
will choose for someone
Usage Note
Ipili is used when selecting or choosing something on behalf of another person, often framed as a favor or a helpful gesture. It is commonly heard in social settings, such as when someone is asked to pick a gift or a meal for a friend who cannot decide.
Examples
" Ipili mo ako ng prutas. "
Natural Translation
Choose some fruit for me.
Literal Translation
Choose-for-someone you me of fruit.
" Kailangan mong ipili siya ng sapatos. "
Natural Translation
You need to choose shoes for him.
Literal Translation
Need you choose-for-someone him of shoes.
" Pakiusap, ipili mo na lang ako ng regalo dahil wala akong oras pumunta sa mall. "
Natural Translation
Please, just choose a gift for me since I don't have time to go to the mall.
Literal Translation
Please, choose-for-someone you just me of gift because none I-have time go to mall.
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