From root: selpon
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isinelpon
i-si-nel-PON
sent via cellphone
Present (Incomplete)
isineselpon
i-si-ne-sel-PON
sending via cellphone
Future (Contemplated)
iseselpon
i-se-sel-PON
will send via cellphone
Usage Note
Iselpon is used when referring to sending information, messages, or mobile credit specifically via a cellular phone. It is a colloquial term common in informal digital communication and daily casual speech.
Examples
" Iselpon mo na ang mensahe. "
Natural Translation
Send the message by cellphone now.
Literal Translation
Cellphone-send you now the message.
" Nagsimulang iselpon ni Ana ang balita. "
Natural Translation
Ana started to send the news via cellphone.
Literal Translation
Started-to cellphone-send by Ana the news.
" Pakiusap, iselpon mo na lang sa akin ang address para hindi ko makalimutan habang nasa biyahe ako. "
Natural Translation
Please just text me the address by cellphone so I don't forget it while I'm on the road.
Literal Translation
Please, cellphone-send you just to me the address so not I forget while at trip I.
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