From root: pitaka
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinitaka
i-pi-ni-TA-ka
put in a wallet
Present (Incomplete)
ipinipitaka
i-pi-ni-pi-TA-ka
putting in a wallet
Future (Contemplated)
ipipitaka
i-pi-pi-TA-ka
will put in a wallet
Usage Note
Ipitaka is used when instructing someone to place a specific item, such as money or an identification card, into a wallet for safekeeping. While grammatically correct, it is less common in casual conversation than using the general phrase 'ilagay sa pitaka' (to put in the wallet).
Examples
" Ipitaka mo ang barya. "
Natural Translation
Put the coins in your wallet.
Literal Translation
Put-in-wallet you the coins.
" Kailangan mong ipitaka ang pera mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to put your money in a wallet.
Literal Translation
Need you put-in-a-wallet the money your.
" Bago ka umalis ng bahay, ipitaka mo ang iyong ID at pera para hindi mawala sa daan. "
Natural Translation
Before you leave the house, put your ID and money in your wallet so they don't get lost on the way.
Literal Translation
Before you leave of house, put-in-wallet you the your ID and money so not lost on road.
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