From root: sigla
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinasigla
pi-na-sig-LA
enlivened
Present (Incomplete)
pinasisigla
pi-na-si-sig-LA
enlivening
Future (Contemplated)
pasisiglahin
pa-si-sig-la-HIN
will enliven
Usage Note
Pasiglahin is used when one intends to make a situation, mood, or person more lively and spirited. It is commonly employed in hosting events to energize a crowd or in economic contexts to refer to stimulating growth.
Examples
" Pasiglahin natin ang party. "
Natural Translation
Let's liven up the party.
Literal Translation
Enliven we the party.
" Gusto kong pasiglahin ang silid. "
Natural Translation
I want to enliven the room.
Literal Translation
Want I enliven the room.
" Naglagay ng masayang musika ang host upang pasiglahin ang mga panauhing tila pagod na at tahimik. "
Natural Translation
The host put on cheerful music to enliven the guests who seemed tired and quiet.
Literal Translation
Put of happy music the host in-order-to enliven the guests-link seemingly tired already and quiet.
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