From root: puso
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isinapuso
i-si-na-PU-so
took to heart
Present (Incomplete)
isinasapuso
i-si-na-sa-PU-so
taking to heart
Future (Contemplated)
isasapuso
i-sa-sa-PU-so
will take to heart
Usage Note
Isapuso is used when encouraging someone to deeply internalize a lesson, value, or commitment rather than just remembering it. It often appears in formal speeches, educational contexts, or sincere advice to emphasize emotional and moral dedication.
Examples
" Isapuso mo ang payo ko. "
Natural Translation
Take my advice to heart.
Literal Translation
Take-to-heart you the advice my.
" Kailangan mong isapuso ang payo niya. "
Natural Translation
You need to take her advice to heart.
Literal Translation
Need you take-to-heart the advice her.
" Hinihiling ng guro na isapuso ng mga mag-aaral ang aral na kanilang natutuhan, hindi lang isaulo. "
Natural Translation
The teacher asks that the students take the lesson they learned to heart, not just memorize it.
Literal Translation
Requesting by-the teacher that take-to-heart by-the plural students the lesson that they learned, not just memorize.
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