Usage Note
Upo is the root for the verb umupo (to sit) and is central to the polite phrase 'Maupo po kayo,' used when offering someone a seat. It is an essential everyday word for describing the act of sitting or inviting guests to make themselves comfortable.
Examples
" Umupo ka muna. "
Natural Translation
Have a seat first.
Literal Translation
Sit you first.
" Upo ka dito. "
Natural Translation
Sit down here.
Literal Translation
Sit you here.
" Tumayo ang mga estudyante upang batiin ang guro bago muling umupo sa kanilang mga upuan. "
Natural Translation
The students stood up to greet the teacher before sitting back down in their seats.
Literal Translation
Stood the students in-order greet the teacher before again sit in their seats.
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