itaguyod
itaguyód with stress marks
to support or uphold [it]
From root: taguyod
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
itinaguyod
i-ti-na-gu-YOD
upheld
Present (Incomplete)
itinataguyod
i-ti-na-ta-gu-YOD
is being upheld
Future (Contemplated)
itataguyod
i-ta-ta-gu-YOD
will be upheld
Usage Note
Itaguyod is the i- object-focus form of taguyod, used when the cause, value, or candidate being supported is the grammatical focus. It pairs with the actor-focus magtaguyod and is well suited to formal declarations — rallying behind a language, a law, or a set of principles.
Examples
" Dapat nating itaguyod ang katotohanan. "
Natural Translation
We should uphold the truth.
Literal Translation
Should we to-uphold the truth.
" Responsibilidad ng pamahalaan na itaguyod ang karapatan ng mamamayan. "
Natural Translation
It is the government's responsibility to uphold the rights of its citizens.
Literal Translation
Responsibility of government to-uphold the right of citizen.
" Nangako ang bagong halal na pinuno na itataguyod ang karapatan ng bawat manggagawa, kahit pa kalabanin niya ang makapangyarihang negosyante. "
Natural Translation
The newly elected leader promised to uphold the rights of every worker, even if it meant standing against powerful businessmen.
Literal Translation
Promised the newly elected leader to-uphold the right of each worker, even still oppose he/she the powerful businessman.
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