From root: tuloy
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpatuloy
nag-pa-tu-LOY
continued
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapatuloy
nag-pa-pa-tu-LOY
continuing
Future (Contemplated)
magpapatuloy
mag-pa-pa-tu-LOY
will continue
Usage Note
Magpatuloy is used when an action or state is being sustained or resumed after a pause. It is a formal yet common way to encourage someone to proceed with their work or speech, often used in professional or academic settings.
Examples
" Magpatuloy ka sa pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
Continue with your studies.
Literal Translation
Continue you in-the studying.
" Dapat tayong magpatuloy sa ating pangarap. "
Natural Translation
We should continue with our dreams.
Literal Translation
Should we continue at our dream.
" Kahit pagod na siya, nagpasya pa rin siyang magpatuloy hangga't hindi tapos ang proyekto. "
Natural Translation
Even though he was already tired, he still decided to continue until the project was finished.
Literal Translation
Even-though tired already he, decided still he continue until not finished the project.
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