From root: plantsa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinlantsa
i-pi-LAN-tsa
ironed
Present (Incomplete)
ipinaplantsa
i-pi-na-PLAN-tsa
is ironing
Future (Contemplated)
ipaplantsa
i-pa-PLAN-tsa
will iron
Usage Note
Iplantsa is an object-focused verb used when specifying a particular piece of clothing or fabric to be ironed. It is commonly used in household settings when requesting or instructing someone to iron a specific item.
Examples
" Iplantsa mo ang damit ko. "
Natural Translation
Iron my clothes.
Literal Translation
Iron you the clothes my.
" Gusto kong iplantsa ang polo mo. "
Natural Translation
I want to iron your polo shirt.
Literal Translation
Want I iron the polo your.
" Bago ka umalis, iplantsa mo muna ang uniporme mo para mukha kang maayos sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Before you leave, iron your uniform first so you look tidy at work.
Literal Translation
Before you leave, iron you first the uniform your so look you tidy at work.
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