From root: usap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinag-usapan
pi-nag-u-SA-pan
talked about something
Present (Incomplete)
pinag-uusapan
pi-nag-u-u-SA-pan
talking about something
Future (Contemplated)
pag-uusapan
pag-u-u-SA-pan
will talk about something
Usage Note
Pag-usapan is used when focusing on a specific topic, problem, or plan that needs to be discussed among a group or between individuals. It often implies a level of seriousness or a need for a resolution, such as in a meeting or a private negotiation.
Examples
" Pag-usapan natin mamaya. "
Natural Translation
Let's talk about it later.
Literal Translation
Talk-about we later.
" Gusto kong pag-usapan ang problema natin. "
Natural Translation
I want to talk about our problem.
Literal Translation
Want I talk-about the problem our.
" Bago tayo magdesisyon, kailangan nating pag-usapan ang lahat ng posibleng epekto sa pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Before we decide, we need to talk about all the possible effects on the family.
Literal Translation
Before we decide, need we talk-about the all of possible effect on family.
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