From root: unlad
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
iniunlad
i-ni-un-LAD
improved with something
Present (Incomplete)
iniuunlad
i-ni-u-un-LAD
improving with something
Future (Contemplated)
iuunlad
i-u-un-LAD
will improve with something
Usage Note
Iunlad is used when focusing on the specific thing or means used to cause progress or improvement in one's life or status. It is more common in formal or literary settings than in everyday spoken Tagalog.
Examples
" Iunlad natin ang ating bayan. "
Natural Translation
Let's improve our town.
Literal Translation
Improve by-us the our town.
" Kailangan nating iunlad ang ating negosyo. "
Natural Translation
We need to improve our business.
Literal Translation
Need by-us to-improve the our business.
" Sa pamamagitan ng sipag at tiyaga, iniunlad ng mag-asawa ang maliit nilang tindahan hanggang ito ay naging isang malaking kompanya. "
Natural Translation
Through hard work and perseverance, the couple grew their small store until it became a big company.
Literal Translation
Through of diligence and perseverance, improved by the couple the small their store until it is became a big company.
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