From root: salamat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpasalamat
nag-pa-sa-LA-mat
thanked
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapasalamat
nag-pa-pa-sa-LA-mat
thanking
Future (Contemplated)
magpapasalamat
mag-pa-pa-sa-LA-mat
will thank
Usage Note
Magpasalamat is used when expressing gratitude formally or sincerely to someone, and it is the standard verb used in spiritual contexts for giving thanks to God. It implies a deliberate act of showing appreciation rather than just a casual remark.
Examples
" Magpasalamat ka sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
Thank him.
Literal Translation
Thank you to him.
" Huwag mong kalimutang magpasalamat sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
Do not forget to thank them.
Literal Translation
Do-not you forget thank at them.
" Bago matulog, lagi kaming nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng biyayang natanggap namin sa maghapon. "
Natural Translation
Before sleeping, we always give thanks for all the blessings we received throughout the day.
Literal Translation
Before sleep, always we thanking for all of blessing received we in whole-day.
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