From root: punta
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinunta
i-pi-nun-TA
brought something to a place
Present (Incomplete)
ipinupunta
i-pi-nu-pun-TA
is bringing something to a place
Future (Contemplated)
ipupunta
i-pu-pun-TA
will bring something to a place
Usage Note
Ipunta is used when the focus is on the object being taken or moved to a specific destination. It is frequently used in instructions to emphasize where an item should be delivered or placed.
Examples
" Ipunta mo ang bag sa kwarto. "
Natural Translation
Take the bag to the room.
Literal Translation
Bring-to-place you the bag to room.
" Kailangan mong ipunta ang gamit doon. "
Natural Translation
You need to bring the things there.
Literal Translation
Need you bring to-place the things there.
" Pakiusap, ipunta mo ang mga regalo sa bahay ng lola bago magsimula ang handaan mamayang hapon. "
Natural Translation
Please bring the gifts to grandmother's house before the party starts this afternoon.
Literal Translation
Please, bring-to-place you the gifts to house of-the grandma before begin the party later afternoon.
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