From root: usap
Usage Note
Usapan can refer to an informal agreement made between parties or the general topic of discussion among a group.
Examples
" Tapos na ang usapan namin. "
Natural Translation
Our conversation is over.
Literal Translation
Finished already the conversation our.
" Maganda ang kanilang usapan. "
Natural Translation
Their conversation was good.
Literal Translation
Good the their conversation.
" Naghiwalay sila bago natupad ang usapan, kaya wala nang nangyari sa planong pagtutulungan. "
Natural Translation
They parted ways before the agreement was fulfilled, so nothing came of the planned cooperation.
Literal Translation
Separated they before fulfilled the agreement, so none anymore happened to planned cooperation.
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