From root: sabik
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ikinasabik
i-ki-na-sa-BIK
caused eagerness
Present (Incomplete)
ikinasasabik
i-ki-na-sa-sa-BIK
causing eagerness
Future (Contemplated)
ikasasabik
i-ka-sa-sa-BIK
will cause eagerness
Usage Note
Ikasabik is used to indicate the specific reason or cause behind someone's eagerness or excitement. It is typically found in more formal or literary contexts rather than casual, everyday speech.
Examples
" Ikinasabik ko ang biyahe. "
Natural Translation
The trip made me eager.
Literal Translation
Caused-eagerness I the trip.
" Nagsimulang ikasabik ni Ana ang biyahe. "
Natural Translation
Ana started to feel eager for the trip.
Literal Translation
Started-to cause-eagerness of Ana the trip.
" Ang mga kuwento ng kaniyang lolo tungkol sa dagat ang ikinasabik ni Mario na matutong lumangoy nang mabuti. "
Natural Translation
His grandfather's stories about the sea were what made Mario eager to learn to swim well.
Literal Translation
The plural story of his grandfather about the sea the caused-eagerness of Mario that learn swim well.
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