EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to cause to win; to win for someone...
to go for it...
just keep going...
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/i-pa-NA-lo/
FIL: Maging sanhi ng pagkapanalo; manalo para sa kapakanan o karangalan ng iba.
EN: to cause to win; to win for someone
This is the verb for clutch moments. When you're the designated player to take the final shot in a basketball game, your team is counting on you to 'ipanalo' the game. It's also used when you're fighting for something, like arguing a case or trying to win a bid. 'Ipanalo mo 'to para sa bayan!' is the ultimate hype line.
From i- (causative/benefactive prefix) + panalo (win).
ROOT MEANING: winner
Can mean to win something (causative) or to win *for* someone (benefactive).
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🇵🇭 Sikaping ipanalo ang kaso para makamit ang hustisya.
🇺🇸 Strive to win the case to achieve justice.
🇵🇭 Gagawin niya ang lahat para ipanalo ang puso ng dalaga.
🇺🇸 He will do everything to win the young lady's heart.
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