From root: upo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
iniupo
i-ni-u-PO
seated
Present (Incomplete)
iniuupo
i-ni-u-u-PO
is seating
Future (Contemplated)
iuupo
i-u-u-PO
will seat
Usage Note
Iupo is used when directing someone else to a specific seat, often used by parents with children or hosts welcoming guests. It focuses on the person being seated as the direct object of the action.
Examples
" Iupo mo ang sanggol. "
Natural Translation
Seat the baby.
Literal Translation
Seat you the baby.
" Kailangan mong iupo ang bata. "
Natural Translation
You need to seat the child.
Literal Translation
Need you seat the child.
" Bago magsimula ang programa, iupo muna natin ang mga matatanda sa harapan para makakita sila nang maayos. "
Natural Translation
Before the program starts, let's first seat the elderly in front so they can see properly.
Literal Translation
Before start the program, seat first we the elderly in front so see they properly.
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