ipagpatuloy
to continue something
From root: tuloy
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinagpatuloy
i-pi-nag-pa-tu-LOY
continued something
Present (Incomplete)
ipinagpapatuloy
i-pi-nag-pa-pa-tu-LOY
continuing something
Future (Contemplated)
ipagpapatuloy
i-pag-pa-pa-tu-LOY
will continue something
Usage Note
Ipagpatuloy is used when instructing someone to resume or keep doing an ongoing task, and it often functions as an object-focused verb where the activity being continued is the subject of the sentence. It is common in both formal speeches and daily instructions, carrying a sense of persistence or progression.
Examples
" Ipagpatuloy mo ang kwento. "
Natural Translation
Continue the story.
Literal Translation
Continue you the story.
" Kailangan mong ipagpatuloy ang trabaho. "
Natural Translation
You need to continue the work.
Literal Translation
Need you continue the work.
" Sa kabila ng mga hadlang, ipinasya niyang ipagpatuloy ang pag-aaral hanggang sa makatapos siya ng kolehiyo. "
Natural Translation
Despite the obstacles, she decided to continue her studies until she finished college.
Literal Translation
In spite of plural obstacle, decided she continue the studying until that can-finish she of college.
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