From root: simula
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinimulan
si-ni-mu-LAN
started
Present (Incomplete)
sinisimulan
si-ni-si-mu-LAN
starting
Future (Contemplated)
sisimulan
si-si-mu-LAN
will start
Usage Note
Simulan is an object-focused verb used when the focus is on a specific activity, task, or project being initiated. It is commonly used in instructions or commands to direct someone to begin a particular action.
Examples
" Simulan na natin ang laro. "
Natural Translation
Let's start the game now.
Literal Translation
Start now we the game.
" Nagsimulang simulan ang klase. "
Natural Translation
The class started to begin.
Literal Translation
Started-to begin the class.
" Kung gusto mong makamit ang iyong mga pangarap, kailangan mong simulan ngayon ang maliliit na hakbang. "
Natural Translation
If you want to achieve your dreams, you need to start the small steps today.
Literal Translation
If want you achieve the your dreams, need you start now the small steps.
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