nakaupo
seated or in a sitting position
From root: upo
Usage Note
Nakaupo describes the current state of a person or animal in a seat. For example, Nakaupo siya sa harap ng computer means he is sitting in front of the computer.
Examples
" Nakaupo ako sa bangko. "
Natural Translation
I am sitting on the bench.
Literal Translation
Seated I on bench.
" Ang bata ay nakaupo. "
Natural Translation
The child is seated.
Literal Translation
The child is in-sitting-position.
" Mahabang oras na siyang nakaupo sa harap ng kompyuter kaya nanigas na ang kanyang balikat. "
Natural Translation
He has been seated in front of the computer for a long time, so his shoulders have stiffened.
Literal Translation
Long time already he seated in front of computer so stiffened already the his shoulder.
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