From root: takbo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinatakbo
i-pi-na-tak-BO
made something run
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapatakbo
i-pi-na-pa-tak-BO
is making something run
Future (Contemplated)
ipapatakbo
i-pa-pa-tak-BO
will make something run
Usage Note
Ipatakbo is used when instructing someone to operate a vehicle or machine, or when processing documents through an official channel. It emphasizes the act of causing a system, object, or person to start running or functioning.
Examples
" Ipatakbo mo ang makina. "
Natural Translation
Start the machine.
Literal Translation
Make-run you the machine.
" Kailangan mong ipatakbo ang kotse. "
Natural Translation
You need to make the car run.
Literal Translation
Need you make-run the car.
" Ipatakbo mo muna ang motor ng ilang minuto bago mo gamitin sa malamig na umaga. "
Natural Translation
Let the motorcycle run for a few minutes first before you use it on a cold morning.
Literal Translation
Make-run you first the motorcycle of some minute before you use in cold morning.
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