From root: upo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naupo
na-u-PO
sat down
Present (Incomplete)
nauupo
na-u-u-PO
sitting down
Future (Contemplated)
mauupo
ma-u-u-PO
will sit down
Usage Note
Maupo is commonly used as a polite command or invitation for someone to take a seat, often paired with 'po' in formal or respectful social settings. It specifically emphasizes the physical transition into a sitting position rather than just the state of being seated.
Examples
" Maupo ka muna dito. "
Natural Translation
Have a seat here first.
Literal Translation
Sit-down you first here.
" Maupo tayo dito. "
Natural Translation
Let's sit down here.
Literal Translation
Sit down we here.
" Maupo na po kayo habang inihahanda namin ang inyong pagkain sa kusina. "
Natural Translation
Please take a seat while we prepare your food in the kitchen.
Literal Translation
Sit-down already polite you-all while preparing we the your food in kitchen.
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