From root: pulis
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpulis
nag-pu-LIS
policed
Present (Incomplete)
nagpupulis
nag-pu-pu-LIS
policing
Future (Contemplated)
magpupulis
mag-pu-pu-LIS
will police
Usage Note
Magpulis is used when referring to the act of joining the police force or pursuing a career as a police officer. It can also describe the action of performing law enforcement duties or acting in the capacity of a policeman within a community.
Examples
" Gusto kong magpulis balang araw. "
Natural Translation
I want to be a police officer someday.
Literal Translation
Want I to-police some day.
" Magpulis ka para sa seguridad ng bayan. "
Natural Translation
Join the police for the town's safety.
Literal Translation
Be a police for the safety of the town.
" Nagpasya siyang magpulis matapos makita kung gaano kasalimuot ang krimen sa kanilang lugar. "
Natural Translation
He decided to join the police force after seeing how rampant crime had become in their area.
Literal Translation
Decided he to-police after to-see how complicated the crime in their place.
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