From root: sipag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinipagan
si-ni-PA-gan
worked hard on
Present (Incomplete)
sinisipagan
si-ni-si-PA-gan
working hard on
Future (Contemplated)
sisipagan
si-si-pa-GAN
will work hard on
Usage Note
Sipagan is used when focusing the action on a specific task or goal that requires extra diligence or effort. It is often used in the imperative form to encourage someone to be more industrious in their studies or work.
Examples
" Sipagan mo ang pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
Work hard on your studies.
Literal Translation
Work-hard you the studying.
" Kailangan mong sipagan ang trabaho mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to work hard on your job.
Literal Translation
Need you work-hard the work your.
" Kung gusto mong makapasa, kailangan mong sipagan ang iyong pag-aaral lalo na sa mga huling linggo bago ang pagsusulit. "
Natural Translation
If you want to pass, you need to work hard on your studies especially in the last weeks before the exam.
Literal Translation
If want you pass, need you work-hard the your studying especially on the last weeks before the exam.
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