From root: silid
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pumasok
pu-MA-sok
entered
Present (Incomplete)
pumapasok
pu-ma-PA-sok
entering
Future (Contemplated)
papasok
pa-PA-sok
will enter
Usage Note
Pumasok is the most natural way to express entering a room or attending class in a school setting.
Examples
" Huli akong pumasok kahapon. "
Natural Translation
I came in late yesterday.
Literal Translation
Late I entered yesterday.
" Ayaw kong pumasok ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to go to school now.
Literal Translation
Dislike I enter now.
" Maaga akong pumasok sa opisina para tapusin ang ulat bago dumating ang aking amo. "
Natural Translation
I went into the office early to finish the report before my boss arrived.
Literal Translation
Early I entered to office to finish the report before arrived the my boss.
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