From root: sama
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isinama
i-si-NA-ma
included
Present (Incomplete)
isinasama
i-si-na-SA-ma
including
Future (Contemplated)
isasama
i-sa-SA-ma
will include
Usage Note
Isama is used when you want to include someone in a group or an activity, often carrying a sense of hospitality or social belonging. It focuses on the object being included, making it common in invitations or when adding items to a list or plan.
Examples
" Isama mo ako. "
Natural Translation
Include me.
Literal Translation
Include you me.
" Kailangan mong isama ang kapatid mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to include your sibling.
Literal Translation
Need you include the sibling your.
" Sana isama ninyo ang mga lolo't lola sa paglalakbay para masaya ang buong pamilya. "
Natural Translation
I hope you include the grandparents on the trip so the whole family is happy.
Literal Translation
Hope include you the grandfather-and grandmother in travel so happy the whole family.
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