Ipakasal (en. To marry)

/i.pa.ka.sal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform a ritual that binds one person to another as spouses.
He wants to marry his girlfriend next year.
Nais niyang ipakasal ang kanyang kasintahan sa darating na taon.
To place in the state of being married.
Many young people are thinking about marrying their partners.
Maraming kabataan ang nag-iisip na ipakasal sa kanilang mga kasintahan.
To endorse a person to become the spouse of another.
They need to marry their relationship in front of witnesses.
Kailangan nilang ipakasal ang kanilang relasyon sa harap ng mga saksi.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kasal' which means the union of two people in a legal and social recognition.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You and I will marry
A statement of intent to marry.
Ikaw at ako ay magkakasal

Related Words

marriage
A ceremony that binds two people as spouses.
kasal
spouses
Two people who have decided to live as partners in a legal marriage.
mag-asawa

Slang Meanings

to get married
I hope this relationship ends soon so we can get married.
Sana matapos na 'tong relasyon namin para makapag-ipakasal na kami.
to say 'I do'
Sometimes I think I just want to say 'I do' to her.
Minsan naiisip ko, gusto ko nang mag-say 'I do' sa kanya.
will get married
Did you know, they're getting married next month!
Alam mo ba, ikakasal na sila sa susunod na buwan!