ipag-usap
to talk on behalf of someone
From root: usap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinag-usap
i-pi-nag-U-sap
talked on behalf of someone
Present (Incomplete)
ipinag-uusap
i-pi-nag-u-U-sap
talking on behalf of someone
Future (Contemplated)
ipag-uusap
i-pag-u-U-sap
will talk on behalf of someone
Usage Note
Ipag-usap is used when an individual acts as a representative or mediator to discuss a matter on another person's behalf. This verb emphasizes the act of talking for someone else to facilitate communication or reach an agreement.
Examples
" Ako ang ipag-usap mo sa guro. "
Natural Translation
Speak to the teacher on my behalf.
Literal Translation
I the talk-for you at teacher.
" Kailangan mong ipag-usap ang kapatid mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to talk on behalf of your sibling.
Literal Translation
Need you talk-for the sibling your.
" Dahil mahiyain ang nakababatang kapatid ko, ako na ang nag-alok na ipag-usap siya sa amo tungkol sa pasahod. "
Natural Translation
Because my younger sibling is shy, I was the one who offered to speak to the boss on his behalf about the wages.
Literal Translation
Because shy the younger sibling my, I now the offered to talk-for him at boss about the wages.
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