From root: tagal
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinatagal
pi-na-ta-GAL
made something last long
Present (Incomplete)
pinapatagal
pi-na-pa-ta-GAL
making something last long
Future (Contemplated)
papatagalin
pa-pa-ta-ga-LIN
will make something last long
Usage Note
Patagalin is used when expressing the intent to prolong an activity, extend the life of an object, or delay a process. It is frequently heard in phrases like "huwag nang patagalin" to suggest getting straight to the point or finishing a task quickly.
Examples
" Huwag mo nang patagalin. "
Natural Translation
Don't make it last any longer.
Literal Translation
Don't you anymore make-last.
" Gusto kong patagalin ang bakasyon ko. "
Natural Translation
I want to make my vacation last longer.
Literal Translation
Want I make-long the vacation my.
" Para hindi natin patagalin ang pulong, ihanda na natin ang mga tanong bago pa magsimula ang miting. "
Natural Translation
So that we don't drag out the meeting, let's prepare the questions even before the meeting starts.
Literal Translation
So that not we make-last the meeting, prepare already we the questions even before start the meeting.
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