From root: usap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kinausap
ki-na-U-sap
talked to someone
Present (Incomplete)
kinakausap
ki-na-ka-U-sap
talking to someone
Future (Contemplated)
kakausapin
ka-ka-u-SA-pin
will talk to someone
Usage Note
Kausapin is used when the focus of the sentence is the person being spoken to, rather than the topic of conversation. It often implies a direct, one-on-one interaction or a request to address someone specifically for a certain purpose.
Examples
" Kausapin mo ang guro. "
Natural Translation
Talk to the teacher.
Literal Translation
Talk-to you the teacher.
" Kailangan mong kausapin ang nanay mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to talk to your mom.
Literal Translation
Need you talk-to the mother your.
" Kung may problema ka sa trabaho, mas mabuting kausapin mo nang diretso ang iyong amo. "
Natural Translation
If you have a problem at work, it's better to talk to your boss directly.
Literal Translation
If have problem you at work, more better talk-to you straight the your boss.
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